Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
iplants
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Onira 8: 32 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801219
Common Names
- Trimezia altivallis
- High-valley Trimezia
- High-valley Hairbell
Description
Trimezia altivallis (also called Altivallis Trimezia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces blue flowers. It is found in moist habitats, such as meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Trimezia altivallis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach problems. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its fragrant aroma.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trimezia altivallis is white and tubular, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a pale green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trimezia altivallis is a terrestrial orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter and a slightly acidic pH. It should be grown in a partially shaded area and watered regularly. It can also be grown in a greenhouse or terrarium.
Where to Find Trimezia altivallis
Trimezia altivallis is native to Colombia and can be found in the tropical rainforest biome.
Trimezia altivallis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trimezia altivallis?
Trimezia altivallis
What is the common name of Trimezia altivallis?
Altivallis Trimezia
What is the natural habitat of Trimezia altivallis?
Tropical rainforests of Central America
Species in the Trimezia genus
Trimezia portosecurensis,
Trimezia paradoxa,
Trimezia rotundata,
Trimezia capitellata,
Trimezia itamarajuensis,
Trimezia pardina,
Trimezia sobolifera,
Trimezia chimantensis,
Trimezia guianensis,
Trimezia guaricana,
Trimezia caulosa,
Trimezia plicatifolia,
Trimezia brachypus,
Trimezia fosteriana,
Trimezia fistulosa,
Trimezia exillima,
Trimezia candida,
Trimezia humilis,
Trimezia brevicaulis,
Trimezia spathata,
Trimezia martinicensis,
Trimezia juncifolia,
Trimezia caerulea,
Trimezia variegata,
Trimezia truncata,
Trimezia steyermarkii,
Trimezia glauca,
Trimezia sabini,
Trimezia pusilla,
Trimezia organensis,
Trimezia northiana,
Trimezia cathartica,
Trimezia altivallis,
Trimezia decora,
Trimezia decumbens,
Trimezia itatiaica,
Trimezia jaguatirica,
Trimezia latifolia,
Trimezia mogolensis,
Trimezia unca,
Trimezia campanula,
Trimezia datensis,
Trimezia monticola,
Trimezia eburnea,
Trimezia gracilis,
Trimezia floscella,
Trimezia speciosa,
Trimezia striata,
Trimezia castaneomaculata,
Trimezia concava,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii,
Alophia intermedia,
Alophia medusa,
Alophia silvestris,
Alophia veracruzana,
Aristea abyssinica,
Aristea africana,
Aristea alata,
Aristea anceps,
Aristea angolensis,
Aristea angustifolia,
Aristea bakeri,
Aristea bequaertii,
Aristea biflora,
Aristea cantharophila,
Aristea capitata,
Aristea cladocarpa,
Aristea compressa,
Aristea cuspidata,
Aristea dichotoma,
Aristea djalonis,
Aristea ecklonii,
Aristea fimbriata,
Aristea flexicaulis,
Aristea galpinii,
Aristea glauca,
Aristea goetzei,
Aristea grandis,
Aristea humbertii,
Aristea inaequalis,
Aristea juncifolia,
Aristea kitchingii,
Aristea latifolia,
Aristea lugens,
Aristea madagascariensis,
Aristea montana,
Aristea monticola,
Aristea nyikensis,
Aristea oligocephala,
Aristea palustris,
Aristea parviflora,
Aristea pauciflora,
Aristea platycaulis,
Aristea polycephala,
Aristea pusilla,
Aristea racemosa,
Aristea ranomafana,
Aristea recisa,
Aristea rigidifolia,
Aristea rupicola,