Tropidia namasiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
namasiae
ID:
1326335
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.K.Liao, T.P.Lin & M.S.Tang
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Novon 22: 426 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338789
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tropidia namasiae (also called Namasia tropidia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree up to 8 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist forests, usually on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Tropidia namasiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tropidia namasiae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tropidia namasiae is a small shrub native to Madagascar. It is best propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Once established, Tropidia namasiae is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Tropidia namasiae
Tropidia namasiae is native to Africa and can be found in the tropical forests of East Africa.
Tropidia namasiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tropidia namasiae?
Tropidia namasiae
What is the common name of Tropidia namasiae?
Namaqua Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Tropidia namasiae?
Dry, rocky slopes and grassland
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
Tsan Piao Lin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.P.Lin' in the authors string.
Chun Kuei Liao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Liao' in the authors string.
Mo Shih Tang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.S.Tang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77137838-1: Based on the initial data import