Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
trulliformis
ID:
1333092

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Jiménez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 15: 190 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345546



Common Names

  • Lepanthopsis trulliformis
  • Trulliformis Lepanthopsis
  • Lepanthopsis


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Description

Lepanthopsis trulliformis (also called Trulliform Lepanthopsis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a small, epiphytic orchid with a creeping rhizome and small, oblong-elliptic leaves. It is native to Colombia, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lepanthopsis trulliformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepanthopsis trulliformis has white or yellowish-white flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are about 5 cm in diameter.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepanthopsis trulliformis can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rootstock can be done in early spring or late summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Lepanthopsis trulliformis

Lepanthopsis trulliformis can be found in the mountains of Costa Rica.

Lepanthopsis trulliformis FAQ

What is the common name of Lepanthopsis trulliformis?

Coral Bells

What is the optimal temperature for Lepanthopsis trulliformis?

60-75°F (16-24°C)

What is the optimal light for Lepanthopsis trulliformis?

Bright, indirect light

Species in the Lepanthopsis genus

Lepanthopsis abbreviata, Lepanthopsis acetabulum, Lepanthopsis acuminata, Lepanthopsis anthoctenium, Lepanthopsis apoda, Lepanthopsis aristata, Lepanthopsis astrophora, Lepanthopsis atrosetifera, Lepanthopsis barahonensis, Lepanthopsis comet-halleyi, Lepanthopsis constanzensis, Lepanthopsis cucullata, Lepanthopsis culiculosa, Lepanthopsis densiflora, Lepanthopsis dewildei, Lepanthopsis dodii, Lepanthopsis farrago, Lepanthopsis floripecten, Lepanthopsis glandulifera, Lepanthopsis hirtzii, Lepanthopsis hotteana, Lepanthopsis lingulata, Lepanthopsis melanantha, Lepanthopsis micheliae, Lepanthopsis microlepanthes, Lepanthopsis moniliformis, Lepanthopsis obliquipetala, Lepanthopsis ornipteridion, Lepanthopsis peniculus, Lepanthopsis pristis, Lepanthopsis prolifera, Lepanthopsis pulchella, Lepanthopsis pygmaea, Lepanthopsis serrulata, Lepanthopsis stellaris, Lepanthopsis steyermarkii, Lepanthopsis ubangii, Lepanthopsis vinacea, Lepanthopsis calva, Lepanthopsis rinkei, Lepanthopsis purpurata, Lepanthopsis woodsiana, Lepanthopsis vellozicola, Lepanthopsis trulliformis, Lepanthopsis hyalina,

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

Iván Jiménez Pérez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Jiménez' in the authors string.