Trachoma minuta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minuta
ID:
1326556
Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.Suarez) Kocyan & Schuit.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 161: 76 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339010
Common Names
- Minuta Trachoma
- Trachoma Orchid
- Trachoma minuta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trachoma minuta (also called Minute Trachoma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in montane forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Trachoma minuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and flowers that make it a popular choice for landscaping. It is also known to be a good air purifier and helps to reduce indoor air pollution.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trachoma minuta has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trachoma minuta is a species of orchid that can be propagated by division. It should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and grown in bright, indirect light. Water the plant regularly and fertilize it every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Trachoma minuta
Trachoma minuta is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, from India to Indonesia.
Species in the Trachoma genus
Trachoma brevirhachis, Trachoma celebicum, Trachoma coarctatum, Trachoma guamense, Trachoma papuanum, Trachoma speciosum, Trachoma stellatum, Trachoma sarcochiloides, Trachoma binchinae, Trachoma candida, Trachoma gamma, Trachoma latriniformis, Trachoma minuta, Trachoma phillipsii, Trachoma rumphii, Trachoma sinapicolor,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
Wally Suarez (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Suarez' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Alexander Kocyan (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kocyan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77138273-1: Based on the initial data import