Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 38: 368 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320485
Common Names
- Tainia dunnii
- Dunn's Tainia
- Dunn's Orchid
Synonyms
- Tainia flabellilobata Tso [unknown]
- Tainia gracilis Tso [illegitimate]
- Tainia laxiflora shimadai (Hayata) M.Hiroe [unknown]
- Tainia parvifolia Tso [unknown]
- Tainia procera Senghas [unknown]
- Tainia quadriloba Summerh. [unknown]
- Tainia shimadai Hayata [unknown]
- Kitigorchis shimadai (Hayata) F.Maek. [unknown]
Description
Tainia dunnii (also called 'Dunn's Tainia', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with a single, short, erect stem and two opposite, deciduous leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia, from India to Thailand, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It grows on the ground in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Tainia dunnii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tainia dunnii var. caterva (T.P.Lin & W.M.Lin) T.P.Lin
Tainia dunnii var. dunnii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tainia dunnii is small and white, with a yellow-green center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tainia dunnii is a tropical plant that can be grown in a variety of climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Alternatively, cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix.
Where to Find Tainia dunnii
Tainia dunnii can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Tainia dunnii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tainia dunnii?
Tainia dunnii
What type of plant is Tainia dunnii?
Tainia dunnii is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
Where is Tainia dunnii found?
Tainia dunnii is native to Thailand and Vietnam.
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,