Trochocarpa cunninghamii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cunninghamii
ID:
408800
Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) W.M.Curtis
Source:
ksu
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Stud. Fl. Tasman. 2: 463 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408132
Common Names
- Cunninghamii Trochocarpa
- Trochocarpa Cunninghamii
- Cunninghamii Trochocarpa
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- Decaspora cunninghamii DC. [valid]
- Trochocarpa disticha cunninghamii (DC.) W.M.Curtis [valid]
Description
Trochocarpa cunninghamii (also called 'Cunningham'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 cunninghamii 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 cunninghamii 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 cunninghamii 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 cunninghamii
Trochocarpa cunninghamii is found in New Guinea.
Trochocarpa cunninghamii FAQ
What are the common names of Trochocarpa cunninghamii?
The common names of Trochocarpa cunninghamii are not known.
What is the native range of Trochocarpa cunninghamii?
Trochocarpa cunninghamii is native to Indonesia.
What are the uses of Trochocarpa cunninghamii?
Trochocarpa cunninghamii 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
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Winifred Mary Curtis (1905-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.M.Curtis' in the authors string.