Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
humboldtiana
ID:
408794

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nied.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 11: 211 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408126

Common Names

  • Humboldtiana Themistoclesia
  • Themistoclesia Humboldtiana
  • Humboldtiana Themistoclesia

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Description

Themistoclesia humboldtiana (also called 'Humboldt's 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 humboldtiana 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 humboldtiana has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Themistoclesia humboldtiana is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers a warm, humid environment with partial shade.

Where to Find Themistoclesia humboldtiana

Themistoclesia humboldtiana is found in Colombia.

Themistoclesia humboldtiana FAQ

What are the common names of Themistoclesia humboldtiana?

The common names of Themistoclesia humboldtiana are not known.

What is the native range of Themistoclesia humboldtiana?

Themistoclesia humboldtiana is native to Costa Rica.

What are the uses of Themistoclesia humboldtiana?

Themistoclesia humboldtiana 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