Status:
valid
Authors:
A.R.Bean
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 4: 364 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000328468
Common Names
- Triplarina nowraensis
- Nowraensis Triplarina
- Triplarina Nowraensis
Description
Triplarina nowraensis (also called Triplarina, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has a single, long, thin, green leaf and a single, thin, green stem. It is found in humid, tropical habitats, usually in the canopy of tall trees.
Uses & Benefits
Triplarina nowraensis has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Triplarina nowraensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Triplarina nowraensis can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rhizomes can be done in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two buds per section. The sections should then be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Triplarina nowraensis
Triplarina nowraensis is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Triplarina nowraensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Triplarina nowraensis?
Triplarina nowraensis
What is the common name of Triplarina nowraensis?
Nowraensis Triplarina
What is the family of Triplarina nowraensis?
Acanthaceae
Species in the Triplarina genus
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa,
Acca macrostema,
Accara elegans,
Actinodium cunninghamii,
Agonis baxteri,
Agonis flexuosa,
Agonis grandiflora,
Agonis theiformis,
Agonis undulata,
Agonis hypericifolia,
Algrizea macrochlamys,
Algrizea minor,
Allosyncarpia ternata,
Aluta appressa,
Aluta aspera,
Aluta maisonneuvei,
Aluta quadrata,
Aluta teres,
Amomyrtella irregularis,
Amomyrtella guilii,
Amomyrtus luma,
Amomyrtus meli,
Angophora bakeri,
Angophora clelandi,
Angophora costata,
Angophora crassifolia,
Angophora dichromophloia,
Angophora euryphylla,
Angophora exul,
Angophora floribunda,
Angophora hispida,
Angophora inopina,
Angophora leiocarpa,
Angophora melanoxylon,
Angophora paludosa,
Angophora robur,
Angophora subvelutina,
Angophora woodsiana,
Angophora clelandii,
Anticoryne diosmoides,
Anticoryne ovalifolia,
Anticoryne melanosperma,
Archirhodomyrtus baladensis,
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri,
Archirhodomyrtus paitensis,
Archirhodomyrtus turbinata,
Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii,
Arillastrum gummiferum,
Astartea aspera,
Astartea corniculata,