Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
distichophyllum
ID:
1306138

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Zuloaga & Morrone

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 94: 29 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318592

Common Names

  • Trichanthecium
  • Two-Leaved Trichanthecium
  • Distichophyllum

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Description

Trichanthecium distichophyllum (also called Distichophyllous Trichanthecium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is found in humid montane forests, and in seasonally dry forests at altitudes of up to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Trichanthecium distichophyllum is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichanthecium distichophyllum has small, white flowers with yellow throats. The seeds are small, black and oblong, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichanthecium distichophyllum is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in a partially shaded position. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Trichanthecium distichophyllum

Trichanthecium distichophyllum is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Trichanthecium distichophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichanthecium distichophyllum?

Trichanthecium distichophyllum

What are the common names of Trichanthecium distichophyllum?

The common names of Trichanthecium distichophyllum are not known.

What is the growth habit of Trichanthecium distichophyllum?

Trichanthecium distichophyllum is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

Species in the Trichanthecium genus

Trichanthecium parvifolium, Trichanthecium schwackeanum, Trichanthecium cyanescens, Trichanthecium pyrularium, Trichanthecium fonticola, Trichanthecium auricomum, Trichanthecium distichophyllum, Trichanthecium nutabundum, Trichanthecium pseudisachne, Trichanthecium wettsteinii, Trichanthecium arctum, Trichanthecium brazzavillense, Trichanthecium caaguazuense, Trichanthecium dinklagei, Trichanthecium filifolium, Trichanthecium glaucocladum, Trichanthecium gracilicaule, Trichanthecium granuliferum, Trichanthecium ichunense, Trichanthecium machrisianum, Trichanthecium margaritiferum, Trichanthecium micranthum, Trichanthecium mueense, Trichanthecium natalense, Trichanthecium nervatum, Trichanthecium nervosum, Trichanthecium noterophilum, Trichanthecium orinocanum, Trichanthecium pandum, Trichanthecium petilum, Trichanthecium petrense, Trichanthecium polycomum, Trichanthecium praealtum, Trichanthecium rivale, Trichanthecium strictissimum, Trichanthecium tepuianum, Trichanthecium yavitaense, Trichanthecium tenellum, Trichanthecium tenerium,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Fernando Omar Zuloaga (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zuloaga' in the authors string.
Osvaldo Morrone (1957-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morrone' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77119522-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].