Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tigridens
ID:
912123

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Loefgr.) Luer & Toscano

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 115: 260 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911458

Common Names

  • Anathallis tigridens
  • Tigridens Anathallis
  • Tiger Anathallis

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Description

Anathallis tigridens (also called Tigriden, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in wet, shady areas of the Atlantic Forest biome.

Uses & Benefits

Anathallis tigridens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anathallis tigridens is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anathallis tigridens is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in a sunny location with regular watering. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seed should be sown in spring or fall in a well-prepared seedbed. Division can be done in spring or fall. Divide the clumps into smaller sections and replant in the desired location.

Where to Find Anathallis tigridens

Anathallis tigridens is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Anathallis tigridens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anathallis tigridens?

Anathallis tigridens

What is the natural habitat of Anathallis tigridens?

Tropical forests of Brazil

What is the flower color of Anathallis tigridens?

White

Species in the Anathallis genus

Anathallis abbreviata, Anathallis acuminata, Anathallis adenochila, Anathallis anderssonii, Anathallis angustilabia, Anathallis ariasii, Anathallis attenuata, Anathallis barbulata, Anathallis bleyensis, Anathallis brevipes, Anathallis carnosifolia, Anathallis casualis, Anathallis ciliolata, Anathallis clandestina, Anathallis comayaguensis, Anathallis concinna, Anathallis coripatae, Anathallis corticicola, Anathallis cuspidata, Anathallis dalessandroi, Anathallis dimidia, Anathallis dolichopus, Anathallis dryadum, Anathallis endresii, Anathallis ferdinandiana, Anathallis fernandiana, Anathallis flammea, Anathallis gehrtii, Anathallis gert-hatschbachii, Anathallis githaginea, Anathallis gracilenta, Anathallis greenwoodii, Anathallis guarujaensis, Anathallis haberi, Anathallis helmutii, Anathallis imbricata, Anathallis involuta, Anathallis iota, Anathallis jesupiorum, Anathallis jordanensis, Anathallis kautskyi, Anathallis lagarophyta, Anathallis lewisiae, Anathallis linearifolia, Anathallis maguirei, Anathallis malmeana, Anathallis mediocarinata, Anathallis megaloophora, Anathallis meridana, Anathallis microblephara,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-456336: Based on the initial data import
Johan Albert Constantin Löfgren (1854-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loefgr.' in the authors string.
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Antonio Luiz Vieira Toscano (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toscano' in the authors string.