Trachoma phillipsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phillipsii
ID:
1326557
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Choltco) Kocyan & Schuit.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 161: 76 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339011
Common Names
- Phillipsii Trachoma
- Trachoma Orchid
- Trachoma phillipsii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trachoma phillipsii (also called Phillips' 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 phillipsii 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 phillipsii 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 phillipsii 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 phillipsii
Trachoma phillipsii can be found in 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
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Timothy Charles Choltco: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choltco' 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:77138274-1: Based on the initial data import