Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
uniflora
ID:
1304877

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.W.C.Ferreira, Baptista & Pansarin

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Brasil. 24: 289 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317331



Common Names

  • Triphora uniflora
  • Uniflorous Triphora
  • Uniflorous Threebirds


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Description

Triphora uniflora (also called One-flowered Triphora, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Brazil. It is found in wet montane forests, and is an epiphyte.

Uses & Benefits

Triphora uniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in the production of baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triphora uniflora is white, small and tubular. The seed is small, brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triphora uniflora is a tropical evergreen orchid native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in the spring or summer. Division can be done in the spring or summer by carefully separating the plant into several sections and planting each section in its own pot.

Where to Find Triphora uniflora

Triphora uniflora is native to Brazil.

Triphora uniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triphora uniflora?

Triphora uniflora

What is the natural habitat of Triphora uniflora?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests in South America

What are the main uses of Triphora uniflora?

It is used for medicinal and ornamental purposes

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

Dalton Holland Baptista (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baptista' in the authors string.
Emerson Ricardo Pansarin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pansarin' in the authors string.
Alessandro Wagner Coelho Ferreira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.W.C.Ferreira' in the authors string.