Macradenia tridentata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tridentata
ID:
233144
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Schweinf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 14: 62 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232475
Common Names
- Macradenia tridentata
- Three-toothed Macradenia
- Three-toothed Macradenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macradenia tridentata (also called Trident Macradenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It grows in lowland tropical rainforest, in seasonally flooded areas, and in wet savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Macradenia tridentata is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Macradenia tridentata has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macradenia tridentata is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical regions of South America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers bright indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Macradenia tridentata
Macradenia tridentata is native to the tropical forests of South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Macradenia tridentata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macradenia tridentata?
Macradenia tridentata
What is the common name of Macradenia tridentata?
Trident Macradenia
What type of plant is Macradenia tridentata?
Epiphytic orchid
Species in the Macradenia genus
Macradenia amazonica, Macradenia brassavolae, Macradenia delicatula, Macradenia loxoglottis, Macradenia lutescens, Macradenia multiflora, Macradenia paraensis, Macradenia paulensis, Macradenia regnellii, Macradenia rubescens, Macradenia tridentata, Macradenia grandiflora, Macradenia purpureorostrata,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-116941: Based on the initial data import
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.