Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
variabilis
ID:
323556

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

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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.

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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 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-203650: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.