Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 19: 38 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328716
Common Names
- Tropidia ramosa
- Ramosa Orchid
- Cluster Orchid
Description
Tropidia ramosa (also called Branched 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 ramosa 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 ramosa has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a reddish tinge.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tropidia ramosa is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape.
Where to Find Tropidia ramosa
Tropidia ramosa is native to Southeast Asia, primarily in Thailand and Vietnam. It is typically found in tropical forests.
Tropidia ramosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tropidia ramosa?
Tropidia ramosa
What are the common names of Tropidia ramosa?
Common names of Tropidia ramosa include Chinese lantern, Chinese lantern plant, and Chinese lantern vine.
Where is Tropidia ramosa native to?
Tropidia ramosa is native to Southeast Asia, including China, India, and Thailand.
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,