Tapeinochilos spectabilis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spectabilis
ID:
569337
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 348 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568669
Common Names
- Tapeinochilos spectabilis
- Showy Tapeinochilos
- Showy Tapeinochilos Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tapeinochilos spectabilis (also called Tapeinochilos spectabile, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a shrub with a height of 1 to 2 meters. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It grows in humid forests, thickets, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Tapeinochilos spectabilis is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in the production of honey and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tapeinochilos spectabilis has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a long, slender tube. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tapeinochilos spectabilis is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring, and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. The seed should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Tapeinochilos spectabilis
Tapeinochilos spectabilis is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Tapeinochilos spectabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tapeinochilos spectabilis?
Tapeinochilos spectabilis
What is the common name of Tapeinochilos spectabilis?
Tapeinochilos spectabilis
Where is Tapeinochilos spectabilis native to?
Australia
Species in the Tapeinochilos genus
Tapeinochilos acaulis, Tapeinochilos ananassae, Tapeinochilos beccarii, Tapeinochilos dahlii, Tapeinochilos densus, Tapeinochilos fissilabrum, Tapeinochilos globiceps, Tapeinochilos hollrungii, Tapeinochilos lauterbachii, Tapeinochilos naumannii, Tapeinochilos piniformis, Tapeinochilos pubescens, Tapeinochilos recurvatus, Tapeinochilos spectabilis, Tapeinochilos tomentosum, Tapeinochilos versteegii,
Species in the Costaceae family
Chamaecostus congestiflorus, Chamaecostus curcumoides, Chamaecostus cuspidatus, Chamaecostus fragilis, Chamaecostus fusiformis, Chamaecostus lanceolatus, Chamaecostus subsessilis, Chamaecostus acaulis, Costus acanthocephalus, Costus acreanus, Costus adolphi-friderici, Costus afer, Costus allenii, Costus amazonicus, Costus arabicus, Costus asplundii, Costus asteranthus, Costus barbatus, Costus beckii, Costus bicolor, Costus bracteatus, Costus chartaceus, Costus chrysocephalus, Costus claviger, Costus clemensae, Costus comosus, Costus cordatus, Costus cupreifolius, Costus curvibracteatus, Costus dendrophilus, Costus dinklagei, Costus dirzoi, Costus dubius, Costus erythrocoryne, Costus erythrophyllus, Costus erythrothyrsus, Costus fortalezae, Costus gabonensis, Costus geothyrsus, Costus giganteus, Costus glaucus, Costus guanaiensis, Costus juruanus, Costus laevis, Costus lasius, Costus lateriflorus, Costus ledermannii, Costus leucanthus, Costus ligularis, Costus lima,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-267939: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.