Tainia crassa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassa
ID:
778957
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Turner) J.J.Wood & A.L.Lamb
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 2: 54 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778290
Common Names
- Tainia crassa
- Thick Tainia
- Crassa Tainia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tainia crassa (also called Thick Tainia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has thick, fleshy stems with small, ovate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Tainia crassa has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tainia crassa has small, yellow flowers with purple anthers. Its seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tainia crassa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Tainia crassa
Tainia crassa can be found in the Andes mountains of South America.
Tainia crassa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tainia crassa?
Tainia crassa
What is the common name of Tainia crassa?
Crass Tainia
What is the family of Tainia crassa?
Gesneriaceae
Species in the Tainia genus
Tainia bicornis, Tainia cordifolia, Tainia dunnii, Tainia elliptica, Tainia hennisiana, Tainia hualienia, Tainia latifolia, Tainia laxiflora, Tainia macrantha, Tainia maingayi, Tainia minor, Tainia obpandurata, Tainia papuana, Tainia paucifolia, Tainia purpureifolia, Tainia scapigera, Tainia speciosa, Tainia trinervis, Tainia vegetissima, Tainia viridifusca, Tainia wrayana, Tainia ponggolensis, Tainia crassa, Tainia marmorata, Tainia serratiloba, Tainia longiscapa, Tainia megalantha, Tainia simondii,
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-316857: Based on the initial data import
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.
Anthony Lamb (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Lamb' in the authors string.
Hubert Turner (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Turner' in the authors string.