Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames & C.Schweinf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 6: 205 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322888
Common Names
- Thelasis variabilis
- Variabilis Thelasis
- Variabilis's Thelasis
Description
Thelasis variabilis (also called Variable Thelasis, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in humid, shady habitats, such as rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Thelasis variabilis is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thelasis variabilis has a yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thelasis variabilis 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 variabilis
Thelasis variabilis can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Thelasis variabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thelasis variabilis?
Thelasis variabilis
What is the common name of Thelasis variabilis?
Variable Thelasis
What is the natural habitat of Thelasis variabilis?
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,