Trichodrymonia alba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alba
ID:
1333244
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wiehler) M.M.Mora & J.L.Clark
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 41: 97 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345698
Common Names
- Trichodrymonia alba
- Trichodrymonia alba Orchid
- Trichodrymonia alba Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trichodrymonia alba (also called 'White Trichodrymonia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests, cloud forests, and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Trichodrymonia alba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichodrymonia alba is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trichodrymonia alba can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and placed in a potting mix with good drainage. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Trichodrymonia alba
Trichodrymonia alba is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests, from Mexico to Bolivia.
Trichodrymonia alba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichodrymonia alba?
Trichodrymonia alba
What is the common name of Trichodrymonia alba?
White Moss
Where is Trichodrymonia alba found?
South America
Species in the Trichodrymonia genus
Trichodrymonia alata, Trichodrymonia alba, Trichodrymonia apicaudata, Trichodrymonia aurea, Trichodrymonia binata, Trichodrymonia darienensis, Trichodrymonia erythropus, Trichodrymonia flava, Trichodrymonia gibbosa, Trichodrymonia gigantea, Trichodrymonia hirta, Trichodrymonia hypocyrta, Trichodrymonia lacera, Trichodrymonia lineata, Trichodrymonia longipetiolata, Trichodrymonia macrophylla, Trichodrymonia maguirei, Trichodrymonia metamorphophylla, Trichodrymonia ommata, Trichodrymonia pedunculata, Trichodrymonia peltata, Trichodrymonia peltatifolia, Trichodrymonia sastrei, Trichodrymonia sericea, Trichodrymonia splendens, Trichodrymonia tylocalyx, Trichodrymonia ulei, Trichodrymonia conferta,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
Hans Wiehler (1930-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiehler' in the authors string.
John Littner Clark (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Clark' in the authors string.
Martha Marcela Mora (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.M.Mora' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77155049-1: Based on the initial data import