Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
408788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 71: 392 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408120

Common Names

  • Crassifolia Themistoclesia
  • Themistoclesia Crassifolia
  • Crassifolia Themistoclesia

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Description

Themistoclesia crassifolia (also called 'Thick-leaved Themistoclesia', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid with a single, erect, cane-like stem, up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama, where it grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 3,000–5,000 feet (900–1,500 m).

Uses & Benefits

Themistoclesia crassifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Themistoclesia crassifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers that bloom in the spring. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have two to four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Themistoclesia crassifolia is a slow-growing, evergreen epiphyte that can reach up to 1 m (3 ft) in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Themistoclesia crassifolia

Themistoclesia crassifolia is found in Colombia.

Themistoclesia crassifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Themistoclesia crassifolia?

The common names of Themistoclesia crassifolia are not known.

What is the native range of Themistoclesia crassifolia?

Themistoclesia crassifolia is native to Costa Rica.

What are the uses of Themistoclesia crassifolia?

Themistoclesia crassifolia is used for its ornamental value.

Species in the Themistoclesia genus

Themistoclesia alata, Themistoclesia anfracta, Themistoclesia campii, Themistoclesia compacta, Themistoclesia compta, Themistoclesia coronilla, Themistoclesia costaricensis, Themistoclesia crassifolia, Themistoclesia cremasta, Themistoclesia cuatrecasasii, Themistoclesia davidsmithii, Themistoclesia dependens, Themistoclesia dryanderae, Themistoclesia epiphytica, Themistoclesia flexuosa, Themistoclesia fosbergii, Themistoclesia geniculata, Themistoclesia hirsuta, Themistoclesia horquetensis, Themistoclesia humboldtiana, Themistoclesia idiocalyx, Themistoclesia inflata, Themistoclesia laxa, Themistoclesia mucronata, Themistoclesia orientalis, Themistoclesia pariensis, Themistoclesia pennellii, Themistoclesia pentandra, Themistoclesia peruviana, Themistoclesia recondita, Themistoclesia recurva, Themistoclesia rostrata, Themistoclesia siranensis, Themistoclesia smithiana, Themistoclesia tunquiniensis, Themistoclesia unduavensis, Themistoclesia vegasana, Themistoclesia woytkowskii, Themistoclesia diminuta,

Species in the Ericaceae family