Tropidia septemnervis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
septemnervis
ID:
329391
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schauer) Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25: 230 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328723
Common Names
- Tropidia septemnervis
- Septemnervis Orchid
- Cluster Orchid
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- Ptychochilus septemnervis Schauer [unknown]
- Tropidia minor Ames [unknown]
Description
Tropidia septemnervis (also called Seven-veined 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 septemnervis 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 septemnervis has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a reddish tinge.
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Tropidia septemnervis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Tropidia septemnervis
Tropidia septemnervis can be found in the Philippines.
Tropidia septemnervis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tropidia septemnervis?
Tropidia septemnervis
What are the common names of Tropidia septemnervis?
Common names of Tropidia septemnervis include Chinese lantern, Chinese lantern plant, and Chinese lantern vine.
Where is Tropidia septemnervis native to?
Tropidia septemnervis 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-209270: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Johannes Conrad Schauer (1813-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schauer' in the authors string.