Tainia viridifusca - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridifusca
ID:
321230
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Benth. ex Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 820. 1890 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000320562
Common Names
- Tainia viridifusca
- Viridifusca Tainia
- Tainia Viridifusca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tainia viridifusca (also called Greenish-brown Tainia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar and is found in grasslands and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tainia viridifusca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tainia viridifusca has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tainia viridifusca can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept at a temperature of 21-27°C (70-80°F). Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment and water regularly.
Where to Find Tainia viridifusca
Tainia viridifusca is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It can be found growing in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Tainia viridifusca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tainia viridifusca?
Tainia viridifusca
What type of plant is Tainia viridifusca?
Tainia viridifusca is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
Where is Tainia viridifusca found?
Tainia viridifusca 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-201353: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.