Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
cuatrecasasii
ID:
408791

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 29: 348 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408123

Common Names

  • Cuatrecasasii Themistoclesia
  • Themistoclesia Cuatrecasasii
  • Cuatrecasasii Themistoclesia

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Description

Themistoclesia cuatrecasasii (also called 'Cuatrecasas' 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 cuatrecasasii 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 cuatrecasasii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Themistoclesia cuatrecasasii 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 cuatrecasasii

Themistoclesia cuatrecasasii is found in Colombia.

Themistoclesia cuatrecasasii FAQ

What are the common names of Themistoclesia cuatrecasasii?

The common names of Themistoclesia cuatrecasasii are not known.

What is the native range of Themistoclesia cuatrecasasii?

Themistoclesia cuatrecasasii is native to Costa Rica.

What are the uses of Themistoclesia cuatrecasasii?

Themistoclesia cuatrecasasii 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