Triphora duckei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
duckei
ID:
329104
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 42(2): 75 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328436
Common Names
- Triphora duckei
- Duckei Triphora
- Triphora Duckei
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Triphora duckei (also called Triphora, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to the Amazon rainforest. It has a single, long, thin, green leaf and a single, thin, green stem. It is found in humid, tropical habitats, usually in the canopy of tall trees.
Uses & Benefits
Triphora duckei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Triphora duckei are yellow and bell-shaped, with five pointed petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are short and have broad, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Triphora duckei is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in spring or summer and planting them in a moist, well-draining soil. It can also be propagated by sowing seeds in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Triphora duckei
Triphora duckei is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Triphora duckei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triphora duckei?
Triphora duckei
What is the common name of Triphora duckei?
Duckei Triphora
What is the natural habitat of Triphora duckei?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Triphora genus
Triphora amazonica, Triphora carnosula, Triphora craigheadii, Triphora debilis, Triphora duckei, Triphora foldatsii, Triphora gentianoides, Triphora hassleriana, Triphora heringeri, Triphora miserrima, Triphora nitida, Triphora pusilla, Triphora ravenii, Triphora surinamensis, Triphora trianthophora, Triphora wagneri, Triphora yucatanensis, Triphora santamariensis, Triphora uniflora, Triphora vichadaensis, Triphora galeanoi,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-208984: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.