Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
heterostaminata
ID:
1322307

Status:
valid

Authors:
Werukamkul, Ampornpan, Koi & M.Kato

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 63: 15 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334761

Common Names

  • Terniopsis heterostaminata
  • Heterostaminate Terniopsis
  • Heterostaminate Rushfoil

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Description

Terniopsis heterostaminata (also called Heterostaminate Terniopsis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, from Thailand to Indonesia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Terniopsis heterostaminata is a plant used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Terniopsis heterostaminata has small, white flowers, with a seed capsule that is about 1 mm long. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terniopsis heterostaminata is an orchid native to China. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring in a warm, sheltered location.

Where to Find Terniopsis heterostaminata

Terniopsis heterostaminata is native to the tropical rainforests of South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References

Masahiro Kato (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Kato' in the authors string.
Satoshi Koi (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koi' in the authors string.
Petcharat Werukamkul: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Werukamkul' in the authors string.
La-aw Ampornpan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ampornpan' in the authors string.