Thelasis wariana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wariana
ID:
1319881
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Schuit. & de Vogel
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 9: 22 (2012 publ. 2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332335
Common Names
- Thelasis Wariana
- Thelasis
- Wariana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thelasis wariana (also called Wariana Thelasis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to the Himalayas and other parts of Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Thelasis wariana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thelasis wariana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thelasis wariana is a tropical plant that prefers bright, indirect light and a warm, humid environment. It requires a well-draining soil mix and should be watered regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Thelasis wariana
Thelasis wariana is found in tropical rainforests in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Thelasis wariana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thelasis wariana?
Thelasis wariana
What is the family of Thelasis wariana?
Orchidaceae
What is the natural habitat of Thelasis wariana?
Thelasis wariana is found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
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
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Eduard Ferdinand de Vogel (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Vogel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77117320-1: Based on the initial data import