Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hegderaoi
ID:
1324168

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


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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.

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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 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

Sarat Misra (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Misra' in the authors string.