Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 15: 1 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328720
Common Names
- Tropidia schlechteriana
- Schlechteriana Orchid
- Cluster Orchid
Synonyms
- Tropidia triloba J.J.Sm. [unknown]
Description
Tropidia schlechteriana (also called Schlechter's 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 schlechteriana 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 schlechteriana has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a reddish tinge.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tropidia schlechteriana is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Tropidia schlechteriana
Tropidia schlechteriana is native to Southeast Asia, primarily in Thailand and Vietnam. It is typically found in tropical forests.
Tropidia schlechteriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tropidia schlechteriana?
Tropidia schlechteriana
What are the common names of Tropidia schlechteriana?
Common names of Tropidia schlechteriana include Chinese lantern, Chinese lantern plant, and Chinese lantern vine.
Where is Tropidia schlechteriana native to?
Tropidia schlechteriana 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,