Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
polystachya
ID:
329383

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 2: 262 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328715



Common Names

  • Tropidia polystachya
  • Polystachya Orchid
  • Cluster Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Macrostylis vernalis (Lindl.) Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Neottia polystachya Sw. [unknown]
  • Polystachya membranacea A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Serapias polystachya Sw. [unknown]
  • Stenorrhynchos polystachyon Spreng. [unknown]
  • Tomotris polystachia Raf. [unknown]
  • Tropidia eatonii Ames [unknown]
  • Chloidia polystachya Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Chloidia vernalis Lindl. [unknown]
  • Corymborkis polystachya Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dendrorkis membranacea Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Tropidia polystachya (also called Many-flowered Tropidia, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in wet, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tropidia polystachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tropidia polystachya has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a reddish tinge.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tropidia polystachya is a small shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix in a warm, sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the branches in late spring or early summer. Dip the cuttings in rooting hormone and plant them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Tropidia polystachya

Tropidia polystachya is native to Southeast Asia, primarily in Thailand and Vietnam. It is typically found in tropical forests.

Tropidia polystachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tropidia polystachya?

Tropidia polystachya

What are the common names of Tropidia polystachya?

Common names of Tropidia polystachya include Chinese lantern, Chinese lantern plant, and Chinese lantern vine.

Where is Tropidia polystachya native to?

Tropidia polystachya is native to Southeast Asia, including China, India, and Thailand.

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-209263: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.