Status:
valid
Authors:
(O.Deg.) Lammers
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 61: 134 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916435
Common Names
- Trematolobelia kaalae
- Kaalae Trematolobelia
- Trematolobelia
Description
Trematolobelia kaalae (also called Kaala's Trematolobelia, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic plant native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has small, ovate-lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in humid forests, often on tree trunks or branches.
Uses & Benefits
Trematolobelia kaalae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks for its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trematolobelia kaalae has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trematolobelia kaalae is an epiphytic orchid native to the Philippines. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Trematolobelia kaalae
Trematolobelia kaalae can be found in the tropical forests of Hawaii.
Species in the Trematolobelia genus
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,