Status:
valid
Authors:
(Viv.) Godfery
Source:
tro
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 1925, xxxiii. 326.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001222273
Common Names
- Orchiserapias Triloba
- Three-Lobed Orchiserapias
- Three-Lobed Orchid
Description
Orchiserapias triloba (also called Three-lobed Orchiserapias, among many other common names) is a small orchid with yellow and purple flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and can be found in wet forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Orchiserapias triloba is a species of orchid found in the Mediterranean region. It is used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orchiserapias triloba has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orchiserapias triloba is a low-maintenance, easy-to-grow houseplant. It prefers bright, indirect light and evenly moist soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Orchiserapias triloba
Orchiserapias triloba is native to Colombia and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Orchiserapias triloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orchiserapias triloba?
Orchiserapias triloba
What is the common name of Orchiserapias triloba?
Triloba
What is the natural habitat of Orchiserapias triloba?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Orchiserapias genus
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,