Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
lagenifer
ID:
1411524

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wight ex J.Graham) Tiegh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 42: 249. 1895

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423989

Common Names

  • Tolypanthus Lagenifer
  • Lagenifer's Tolypanthus
  • Tolypanthus's Lagenifer

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Description

Tolypanthus lagenifer (also called Bottle-brush Tolypanthus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is an epiphytic herb growing up to 1 meter tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Tolypanthus lagenifer is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tolypanthus lagenifer has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tolypanthus lagenifer is a perennial plant that is native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or autumn. Seeds can also be collected and sown in the spring.

Where to Find Tolypanthus lagenifer

Tolypanthus lagenifer is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Tolypanthus lagenifer FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tolypanthus lagenifer?

Tolypanthus lagenifer

What is the common name of Tolypanthus lagenifer?

Lagenifer Tolypanthus

What is the natural habitat of Tolypanthus lagenifer?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
John Graham (1805-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Graham' in the authors string.
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:552201-1: Based on the initial data import