Trachoma speciosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosum
ID:
327177
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Jones, B.Gray, M.A.Clem. & J.J.Wood
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 1: 145 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326509
Common Names
- Trachoma speciosum
- Showy Trachoma
- Spectacular Trachoma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trachoma speciosum (also called Showy Trachoma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands. It has a short trunk and a rounded crown, with glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in tropical forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Trachoma speciosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trachoma speciosum is a small, yellowish-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, bright green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trachoma speciosum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to about 1-2 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Asia. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Trachoma speciosum
Trachoma speciosum can be found in the western United States and Mexico.
Trachoma speciosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trachoma speciosum?
Trachoma speciosum
What type of plant is Trachoma speciosum?
Tree
Where does Trachoma speciosum grow?
Tropical and subtropical regions of South America
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
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Bruce Gray (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Gray' in the authors string.
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.
Mark Alwin Clements (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Clem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:939005-1: Based on the initial data import