Trochocarpa dispersa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dispersa
ID:
408801
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Blumea 12: 167 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408133
Common Names
- Dispersa Trochocarpa
- Trochocarpa Dispersa
- Dispersa Trochocarpa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trochocarpa dispersa (also called 'Dispersed 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 dispersa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization. The leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trochocarpa dispersa 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 dispersa 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 dispersa
Trochocarpa dispersa is found in New Guinea.
Trochocarpa dispersa FAQ
What are the common names of Trochocarpa dispersa?
The common names of Trochocarpa dispersa are not known.
What is the native range of Trochocarpa dispersa?
Trochocarpa dispersa is native to Indonesia.
What are the uses of Trochocarpa dispersa?
Trochocarpa dispersa 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
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.