Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
fusca
ID:
476800

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oerst.) Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 236: 175 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476132

Common Names

  • Parathesis fusca
  • Fusca Parathesis
  • Fusca Star

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Synonyms

  • Tinus fusca (Oerst.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ardisia fusca Oerst. [unknown]

Description

Parathesis fusca (also called White-fringed Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It has a single, erect leaf and a single, erect flower stem. The flowers are white with a yellow lip, and the sepals and petals are fringed with white hairs. It grows in moist, shady forests, often in the understory of taller trees.

Uses & Benefits

Parathesis fusca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parathesis fusca is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parathesis fusca can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into several pieces, each with a few leaves and some roots. The divisions should be planted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Parathesis fusca

Parathesis fusca can be found in the Andes Mountains in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Parathesis fusca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parathesis fusca?

Parathesis fusca

What type of plant is Parathesis fusca?

A species of flowering plant

Where is Parathesis fusca found?

Central America

Species in the Parathesis genus

Parathesis pyramidalis, Parathesis prionophylla, Parathesis pipolyana, Parathesis parvifolia, Parathesis obtusa, Parathesis oerstediana, Parathesis rosea, Parathesis rekoi, Parathesis tetramera, Parathesis trichogyne, Parathesis venezuelana, Parathesis villosa, Parathesis rothschuhiana, Parathesis reticulata, Parathesis fusca, Parathesis glabra, Parathesis glendae, Parathesis escuintlensis, Parathesis emarginata, Parathesis hondurensis, Parathesis kallunkiae, Parathesis kochii, Parathesis gracilis, Parathesis crassiramea, Parathesis ferruginea, Parathesis laxa, Parathesis cubana, Parathesis donnell-smithii, Parathesis vulgata, Parathesis wendtii, Parathesis microcalyx, Parathesis zuliana, Parathesis leptopa, Parathesis moritziana, Parathesis mexicana, Parathesis agostiniana, Parathesis aurantiaca, Parathesis cartagoana, Parathesis calimensis, Parathesis adenanthera, Parathesis amazonica, Parathesis bicolor, Parathesis bracteolata, Parathesis breedlovei, Parathesis candolleana, Parathesis costata, Parathesis croatii, Parathesis eggersiana, Parathesis glaberrima, Parathesis melanosticta,

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2552261: Based on the initial data import
Anders Sandøe Ørsted (1816-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oerst.' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.