Trochocarpa clarkei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clarkei
ID:
408799
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 4: 57 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408131
Common Names
- Clarkei Trochocarpa
- Trochocarpa Clarkei
- Clarkei Trochocarpa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Decaspora clarkei F.Muell. [valid]
Description
Trochocarpa clarkei (also called 'Clarke's Trochocarpa', 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
Trochocarpa clarkei 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
Trochocarpa clarkei 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trochocarpa clarkei 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 Trochocarpa clarkei
Trochocarpa clarkei is found in New Guinea.
Trochocarpa clarkei FAQ
What are the common names of Trochocarpa clarkei?
The common names of Trochocarpa clarkei are not known.
What is the native range of Trochocarpa clarkei?
Trochocarpa clarkei is native to Indonesia.
What are the uses of Trochocarpa clarkei?
Trochocarpa clarkei is used for its ornamental value.
Species in the Trochocarpa genus
Trochocarpa arfakensis, Trochocarpa bellendenkerensis, Trochocarpa celebica, Trochocarpa clarkei, Trochocarpa cunninghamii, Trochocarpa dekockii, Trochocarpa dispersa, Trochocarpa disticha, Trochocarpa gjellerupii, Trochocarpa gunnii, Trochocarpa laurina, Trochocarpa learmonthiana, Trochocarpa montana, Trochocarpa nubicola, Trochocarpa nutans, Trochocarpa papuana, Trochocarpa thymifolia, Trochocarpa novae-zealandiae,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.