Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
trianthophora
ID:
329120

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Rydb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Man. Fl. N. States [Britton] 298. 1901

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328452



Common Names

  • Triphora trianthophora
  • Trianthophora Triphora
  • Triphora Trianthophora


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Synonyms

  • Arethusa pendula Willd. [unknown]
  • Arethusa trianthophoros Sw. [unknown]
  • Pogonia trianthophora (Sw.) Britton, Sterns & Poggenb. [unknown]
  • Triphora pendula Nutt. [unknown]
  • Triphora trianthophora albidoflava P.E.Keenan [unknown]
  • Triphora trianthophora trianthophora [unknown]
  • Triphora trianthophora caerulea P.M.Br. [unknown]
  • Triphora trianthophoros rossii P.M.Br. [unknown]
  • Triphora trianthophoros schaffneri Camp [unknown]
  • Triphora trianthophoros texensis P.M.Br. & Rich.B.Pike [unknown]

Description

Triphora trianthophora (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 trianthophora 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Triphora trianthophora sub. mexicana (S.Watson) Medley
Triphora trianthophoros sub. trianthophoros

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triphora trianthophora is a small, white, star-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triphora trianthophora 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 trianthophora

Triphora trianthophora is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Triphora trianthophora FAQ

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Orchidaceae

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-208999: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.