Aglossorrhyncha torricellensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
torricellensis
ID:
925647
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 323 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924982
Common Names
- Torricelli's Aglossorrhyncha
- Torricelli's Tongue Orchid
- Torricelli's Wasp Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aglossorrhyncha torricellensis (also called Torricelli's Aglossorrhyncha, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with glossy green leaves and white flowers. It is native to Colombia and grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aglossorrhyncha torricellensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea and in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aglossorrhyncha torricellensis has an inflorescence of up to 80 flowers, each with a creamy white to yellowish green color. The flowers have a sweet scent and are pollinated by bees. The seed capsules are round and contain up to 80 seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aglossorrhyncha torricellensis is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical rainforests of South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and a well-draining, nutrient-rich potting mix. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Aglossorrhyncha torricellensis
Aglossorrhyncha torricellensis can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.
Species in the Aglossorrhyncha genus
Aglossorrhyncha aurea, Aglossorrhyncha biflora, Aglossorrhyncha bilobula, Aglossorrhyncha fruticicola, Aglossorrhyncha galanthiflora, Aglossorrhyncha jabiensis, Aglossorrhyncha lucida, Aglossorrhyncha micronesiaca, Aglossorrhyncha peculiaris, Aglossorrhyncha serrulata, Aglossorrhyncha stenophylla, Aglossorrhyncha torricellensis, Aglossorrhyncha viridis,
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-4762: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.