Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
minutum
ID:
323780

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. 13: 457 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323112

Common Names

  • Theriophonum Minutum
  • Minute Sun Orchid
  • Lilac Sun Orchid

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Description

Theriophonum minutum (also called the Minute 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 minutum is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Theriophonum minutum has a single, star-shaped flower with six petals and sepals. The petals are usually white or yellow. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Theriophonum minutum 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 minutum

Theriophonum minutum can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Theriophonum minutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Theriophonum minutum?

Theriophonum minutum

What is the family of Theriophonum minutum?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Theriophonum minutum?

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

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:89190-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.