Triphora pusilla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
329116
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 42(2): 76 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328448
Common Names
- Triphora pusilla
- Pusilla Triphora
- Triphora Pusilla
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- Pogonia pusilla Rchb.f. & Warm. [unknown]
Description
Triphora pusilla (also called Triphora, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. 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 pusilla has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Triphora pusilla has small, greenish-white flowers with three sepals and three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Triphora pusilla can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a partially shaded position. It is best grown in a sheltered position in order to protect it from strong winds.
Where to Find Triphora pusilla
Triphora pusilla is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Triphora pusilla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triphora pusilla?
Triphora pusilla
What is the common name of Triphora pusilla?
Pusilla Triphora
What is the family of Triphora pusilla?
Orchidaceae
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-208995: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.