Status:
valid
Authors:
Gleason
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 54: 605 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000942915
Common Names
- Dichaea Trinitensis
- Trinidad Orchid
- Tropical Orchid
Description
Dichaea trinitensis (also called 'Trinidad Dichaea', among many other common names) is a perennial epiphyte with long, thin, arching stems and small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and typically grows in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dichaea trinitensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and asthma.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flower of Dichaea trinitensis is white, with a yellowish-green lip. Seed: The seed of Dichaea trinitensis is small, round and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Dichaea trinitensis are small and green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dichaea trinitensis is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Trinidad and Tobago. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-draining medium such as bark, perlite, or sphagnum moss. Water regularly, allowing the medium to dry out between waterings. Propagate by division or by seed.
Where to Find Dichaea trinitensis
Dichaea trinitensis is native to Trinidad and Tobago.
Species in the Dichaea genus
Dichaea elliptica,
Dichaea filiarum,
Dichaea viridula,
Dichaea alinae,
Dichaea dressleri,
Dichaea globosa,
Dichaea gomez-lauritoi,
Dichaea elianae,
Dichaea acroblepara,
Dichaea acuminata,
Dichaea alcantarae,
Dichaea amparoana,
Dichaea anchorifera,
Dichaea ancoraelabia,
Dichaea anguina,
Dichaea angustifolia,
Dichaea angustisegmenta,
Dichaea antioquiensis,
Dichaea australis,
Dichaea benzingii,
Dichaea boliviana,
Dichaea brachyphylla,
Dichaea brevicaulis,
Dichaea bryophila,
Dichaea buchtienii,
Dichaea cachacoensis,
Dichaea calyculata,
Dichaea camaridioides,
Dichaea campanulata,
Dichaea caquetana,
Dichaea caveroi,
Dichaea chasei,
Dichaea chiquindensis,
Dichaea ciliolata,
Dichaea cleistogama,
Dichaea cogniauxiana,
Dichaea cornuta,
Dichaea costaricensis,
Dichaea cryptarrhena,
Dichaea dammeriana,
Dichaea delcastilloi,
Dichaea ecuadorensis,
Dichaea eligulata,
Dichaea escobariana,
Dichaea fragrantissima,
Dichaea galeata,
Dichaea glauca,
Dichaea gorgonensis,
Dichaea gracillima,
Dichaea graminoides,
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,