Thelasis pygmaea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
323545
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 3: 63 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322877
Common Names
- Thelasis pygmaea
- Pygmaea Thelasis
- Pygmaea's Thelasis
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- Thelasis amboinensis J.J.Sm. [unknown]
- Thelasis clausa Fukuy. [unknown]
- Thelasis elongata Blume [unknown]
- Thelasis elongata amboinensis J.J.Sm. [unknown]
- Thelasis hongkongensis Rolfe [unknown]
- Thelasis pygmaea multiflora Hook.f. [unknown]
- Thelasis triandra Blume [unknown]
- Thelasis triptera Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Thelasis zollingeri Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Euproboscis pygmaea Griff. [unknown]
Description
Thelasis pygmaea (also called Pygmy Thelasis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America and is found in lowland and montane rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Thelasis pygmaea is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thelasis pygmaea has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thelasis pygmaea is an evergreen shrub that is native to India. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by stem cuttings in late spring.
Where to Find Thelasis pygmaea
Thelasis pygmaea can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Thelasis pygmaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thelasis pygmaea?
Thelasis pygmaea
What is the common name of Thelasis pygmaea?
Pygmy Thelasis
What is the natural habitat of Thelasis pygmaea?
Tropical rainforests
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
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:659995-1: Based on the initial data import