Status:
valid
Authors:
Stévart & D'haijère
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 212: 143 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342657
Description
Tridactyle minutifolia (also called Small-Leaved Tridactyle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar, and found in humid forests. It has a creeping stem, reaching up to 20 cm in height, with small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Tridactyle minutifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tridactyle minutifolia has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tridactyle minutifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Tridactyle minutifolia
Tridactyle minutifolia is native to Mexico.
Tridactyle minutifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tridactyle minutifolia?
Tridactyle minutifolia
What is the common name of Tridactyle minutifolia?
Minute-leaved Tridactyle
What is the natural habitat of Tridactyle minutifolia?
Tropical forests
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,
References
Tania D'haijère: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D'haijère' in the authors string.