Conanthera trimaculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trimaculata
ID:
764763
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Meigen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 17: 226 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764096
Common Names
- Trimaculata Orchid
- Three-spotted Orchid
- Conanthera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Conanthera trimaculata (also called Trimaculate Conanthera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces white and pink flowers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Conanthera trimaculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Conanthera trimaculata has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Conanthera trimaculata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny spot in well-drained soil and should be planted in autumn. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season, but it should be kept dry during the dormant period.
Where to Find Conanthera trimaculata
Conanthera trimaculata is found in Australia.
Conanthera trimaculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conanthera trimaculata?
Conanthera trimaculata
What is the common name of Conanthera trimaculata?
Three-spotted Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Conanthera trimaculata?
Conanthera trimaculata is native to Central and South America.
Species in the Conanthera genus
Species in the Tecophilaeaceae family
Conanthera parvula, Conanthera bifolia, Conanthera campanulata, Conanthera trimaculata, Conanthera urceolata, Conanthera trimaculata, Cyanastrum cordifolium, Cyanastrum goetzeanum, Cyanastrum johnstonii, Cyanella alba, Cyanella aquatica, Cyanella cygnea, Cyanella hyacinthoides, Cyanella lutea, Cyanella orchidiformis, Cyanella pentheri, Cyanella ramosissima, Cyanella ramosissima, Cyanella marlothii, Eremiolirion amboense, Kabuyea hostifolia, Odontostomum hartwegii, Tecophilaea cyanocrocus, Tecophilaea violiflora, Walleria nutans, Walleria mackenzii, Walleria gracilis, Zephyra elegans, Zephyra compacta,
References
Friedrich Carl Meigen (b.1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Meigen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:64023-2: Based on the initial data import