Tropidia angustifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
916804
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.L.Yeh & C.S.Leou
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 54: 140 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916139
Common Names
- Angustifolia Tropidia
- Tropidia Angustifolia
- Angustifolia Tropidia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tropidia angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Tropidia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphyte, up to 30 cm tall, native to Central America. It is found in moist forests, at altitudes of 1000-3000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Tropidia angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tropidia angustifolia is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tropidia angustifolia is a shrub that grows up to 2 m (6 ft) tall. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils, and is best propagated by seed or cuttings. It is tolerant of cold temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Tropidia angustifolia
Tropidia angustifolia is native to Brazil and can be found in wetland areas.
Species in the Tropidia genus
Tropidia angulosa, Tropidia bambusifolia, Tropidia connata, Tropidia corymbioides, Tropidia curculigoides, Tropidia disticha, Tropidia effusa, Tropidia emeishanica, Tropidia formosana, Tropidia gracilis, Tropidia janowskyi, Tropidia mindanaensis, Tropidia mindorensis, Tropidia multiflora, Tropidia multinervis, Tropidia nipponica, Tropidia pedunculata, Tropidia polystachya, Tropidia ramosa, Tropidia reichenbachiana, Tropidia robinsonii, Tropidia saprophytica, Tropidia schlechteriana, Tropidia septemnervis, Tropidia similis, Tropidia somai, Tropidia viridifusca, Tropidia territorialis, Tropidia angustifolia, Tropidia curcugiloides, Tropidia hegderaoi, Tropidia namasiae,
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-461094: Based on the initial data import
Chong Sheng Leou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.Leou' in the authors string.
Ching Long Yeh: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.L.Yeh' in the authors string.