Lindmania thyrsoidea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thyrsoidea
ID:
462725
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 287 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462057
Common Names
- Thyrsoidea Lindmania
- Thyrsoidea Lindman's Bromeliad
- Thyrsoidea Bromeliad
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lindmania thyrsoidea (also called Lindmania, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic orchids native to Central and South America. It has long, thin, branching stems with alternate, leathery leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is found in humid tropical forests, growing on tree branches and trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Lindmania thyrsoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lindmania thyrsoidea is white or yellowish-white, with a diameter of about 3 cm. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a long, thin stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Lindmania thyrsoidea: This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or from seed.
Where to Find Lindmania thyrsoidea
Lindmania thyrsoidea is found in South America.
Lindmania thyrsoidea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lindmania thyrsoidea?
Lindmania thyrsoidea
What type of plant is Lindmania thyrsoidea?
Epiphytic orchid
Where is Lindmania thyrsoidea native to?
South America
Species in the Lindmania genus
Lindmania arachnoidea, Lindmania argentea, Lindmania atrorosea, Lindmania aurea, Lindmania brachyphylla, Lindmania candelabriforma, Lindmania cylindrostachya, Lindmania dendritica, Lindmania dyckioides, Lindmania geniculata, Lindmania gracillima, Lindmania guianensis, Lindmania holstii, Lindmania huberi, Lindmania imitans, Lindmania lateralis, Lindmania longipes, Lindmania maguirei, Lindmania marahuacae, Lindmania minor, Lindmania navioides, Lindmania nubigena, Lindmania oliva-estevae, Lindmania phelpsiae, Lindmania piresii, Lindmania riparia, Lindmania saxicola, Lindmania serrulata, Lindmania smithiana, Lindmania stenophylla, Lindmania steyermarkii, Lindmania subsimplex, Lindmania thyrsoidea, Lindmania tillandsioides, Lindmania wurdackii, Lindmania vinotincta, Lindmania capitata, Lindmania candelabriformis,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,
References
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:140570-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].