Thesmophora scopulosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scopulosa
ID:
323788
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rourke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 50: 90 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000323120
Common Names
- Thesmophora Scopulosa
- Scopulose Sun Orchid
- Lilac Sun Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thesmophora scopulosa (also called the Scopulous Thesmophora, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is a perennial herb with a single, erect, glabrous stem, reaching up to 40 cm in height. It is native to India, and is found in grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Thesmophora scopulosa is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thesmophora scopulosa has a single, star-shaped flower with six petals and sepals. The petals are usually yellow or white. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thesmophora scopulosa is a terrestrial orchid native to India. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Thesmophora scopulosa
Thesmophora scopulosa can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Thesmophora scopulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thesmophora scopulosa?
Thesmophora scopulosa
What is the family of Thesmophora scopulosa?
Asteraceae
What is the natural habitat of Thesmophora scopulosa?
Dry grasslands and scrublands
Species in the Thesmophora genus
Species in the Stilbaceae family
Anastrabe integerrima, Bowkeria citrina, Bowkeria cymosa, Bowkeria verticillata, Bowkeria verticillata, Campylostachys cernua, Campylostachys helmei, Charadrophila capensis, Euthystachys abbreviata, Halleria elliptica, Halleria lucida, Halleria parviflora, Halleria ovata, Halleria ligustrifolia, Kogelbergia phylicoides, Kogelbergia verticillata, Nuxia allorgeorum, Nuxia ambrensis, Nuxia pachyphylla, Nuxia capitata, Nuxia congesta, Nuxia coriacea, Nuxia floribunda, Nuxia glomerulata, Nuxia gracilis, Nuxia involucrata, Nuxia isaloensis, Nuxia oppositifolia, Nuxia pseudodentata, Nuxia sphaerocephala, Nuxia verticillata, Nuxia brachyphylla, Retzia capensis, Stilbe albiflora, Stilbe ericoides, Stilbe gymnopharyngia, Stilbe overbergensis, Stilbe rupestris, Stilbe serrulata, Stilbe vestita, Thesmophora scopulosa,
References
John Patrick Rourke (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rourke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:972467-1: 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].