Thelasis perpusilla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perpusilla
ID:
1317413
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.S.P.Parish & Rchb.f.) Schuit.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
OrchideenJ. 21: 53 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329867
Common Names
- Thelasis perpusilla
- Perpusilla Thelasis
- Perpusilla's Thelasis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thelasis perpusilla (also called Dwarf Thelasis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval-shaped, light green leaves and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It prefers humid, tropical climates and grows best in partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Thelasis perpusilla is used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and for timber production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thelasis perpusilla has small, fragrant flowers with white petals and a yellow lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thelasis perpusilla is an epiphytic orchid native to India. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a shady spot.
Where to Find Thelasis perpusilla
Thelasis perpusilla is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Thelasis genus
Thelasis angustifolia, Thelasis bifolia, Thelasis borneensis, Thelasis capitata, Thelasis carinata, Thelasis carnosa, Thelasis cebolleta, Thelasis celebica, Thelasis compacta, Thelasis copelandii, Thelasis cycloglossa, Thelasis gautierensis, Thelasis globiceps, Thelasis javanica, Thelasis khasiana, Thelasis longifolia, Thelasis macrobulbon, Thelasis mamberamensis, Thelasis micrantha, Thelasis obtusa, Thelasis pygmaea, Thelasis rhomboglossa, Thelasis sphaerocarpa, Thelasis succosa, Thelasis variabilis, Thelasis pygmaea, Thelasis perpusilla, Thelasis wariana,
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
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Charles Samuel Pollock Parish (1822-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.P.Parish' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60465533-2: Based on the initial data import