Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
infaustum
ID:
323778

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 18: 260 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323110

Common Names

  • Theriophonum Infaustum
  • Unfortunate Sun Orchid
  • Lilac Sun Orchid

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Description

Theriophonum infaustum (also called the Infaust Theriophonum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is a perennial herb with a single, erect, glabrous stem, reaching up to 40 cm in height. It is native to India, and is found in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Theriophonum infaustum is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Theriophonum infaustum has a flower with a yellowish-green colour, and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, round capsule containing numerous small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Theriophonum infaustum is a terrestrial orchid native to India. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Theriophonum infaustum

Theriophonum infaustum can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Theriophonum infaustum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Theriophonum infaustum?

Theriophonum infaustum

What is the family of Theriophonum infaustum?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Theriophonum infaustum?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:89188-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.