Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
cremasta
ID:
408790

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 40: 471 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408122

Common Names

  • Cremasta Themistoclesia
  • Themistoclesia Cremasta
  • Cremasta Themistoclesia

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Description

Themistoclesia cremasta (also called 'Creamy 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 cremasta 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 cremasta 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 cremasta 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 cremasta

Themistoclesia cremasta is found in Colombia.

Themistoclesia cremasta FAQ

What are the common names of Themistoclesia cremasta?

The common names of Themistoclesia cremasta are not known.

What is the native range of Themistoclesia cremasta?

Themistoclesia cremasta is native to Costa Rica.

What are the uses of Themistoclesia cremasta?

Themistoclesia cremasta 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