Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fimbripetala
ID:
1222819

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 144 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001222157

Common Names

  • Tridactyle fimbripetala
  • Fimbriate-petalled Tridactyle
  • Fimbriate-petalled Orchid

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Description

Tridactyle fimbripetala (also called Tridactyle, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in rainforests and other humid habitats. It has a stem up to 30 cm in length and bears up to 10 flowers. The flowers are white or yellowish in color and have three petals.

Uses & Benefits

Tridactyle fimbripetala is a species of orchid found in the Caribbean region. It is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tridactyle fimbripetala has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tridactyle fimbripetala is a low-maintenance, easy-to-grow houseplant. It prefers bright, indirect light and evenly moist soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Tridactyle fimbripetala

Tridactyle fimbripetala is native to India and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Tridactyle fimbripetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tridactyle fimbripetala?

Tridactyle fimbripetala

What is the common name of Tridactyle fimbripetala?

Fimbripetala

What is the natural habitat of Tridactyle fimbripetala?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Tridactyle genus

Tridactyle anthomaniaca, Tridactyle armeniaca, Tridactyle bicaudata, Tridactyle brevicalcarata, Tridactyle brevifolia, Tridactyle citrina, Tridactyle crassifolia, Tridactyle cruciformis, Tridactyle eggelingii, Tridactyle filifolia, Tridactyle fimbriatipetala, Tridactyle flabellata, Tridactyle furcistipes, Tridactyle fusifera, Tridactyle gentilii, Tridactyle inaequilonga, Tridactyle inflata, Tridactyle lagosensis, Tridactyle latifolia, Tridactyle laurentii, Tridactyle lisowskii, Tridactyle minuta, Tridactyle muriculata, Tridactyle nalaensis, Tridactyle nigrescens, Tridactyle oblongifolia, Tridactyle phaeocephala, Tridactyle sarcodantha, Tridactyle scottellii, Tridactyle stevartiana, Tridactyle stipulata, Tridactyle tanneri, Tridactyle translucens, Tridactyle tricuspis, Tridactyle tridactylites, Tridactyle tridentata, Tridactyle trimikeorum, Tridactyle truncatiloba, Tridactyle unguiculata, Tridactyle vanderlaaniana, Tridactyle verrucosa, Tridactyle virginea, Tridactyle virgula, Tridactyle aurantiopunctata, Tridactyle exellii, Tridactyle pentalobata, Tridactyle thomensis, Tridactyle fimbripetala, Tridactyle nanne-ritzkae, Tridactyle minutifolia,

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,