Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Misra
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Nelumbo 54: 13 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336622
Common Names
- Tropidia hegderaoi
- Hegderao's Tropidia
- Tropidia hegderaoi
Description
Tropidia hegderaoi (also called Hegderao's Tropidia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic or terrestrial herb up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India and found in evergreen forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tropidia hegderaoi is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tropidia hegderaoi has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tropidia hegderaoi is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to India. It is an evergreen perennial herb that grows in rocky crevices. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Tropidia hegderaoi
Tropidia hegderaoi is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
Tropidia hegderaoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tropidia hegderaoi?
Tropidia hegderaoi
What type of plant is Tropidia hegderaoi?
Tropidia hegderaoi is an epiphytic orchid
Where is Tropidia hegderaoi native to?
Tropidia hegderaoi is native to India
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,