Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
albococcineum
ID:
328093

Status:
valid

Authors:
Linden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Ann. Hort. Belge Étrangère 15: 103 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327425



Common Names

  • Trichocentrum albococcineum
  • Albococcineum Trichocentrum
  • Albococcineum's Trichocentrum


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Synonyms

  • Trichocentrum albopurpureum Rchb.f. ex Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Trichocentrum amazonicum Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Trichocentrum atropurpureum Linden & Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Trichocentrum albopurpureum striatum L.Linden & Rodigas [unknown]

Description

Trichocentrum albococcineum (also called White-flowered Trichocentrum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America. It is an epiphytic orchid with a short stem and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Trichocentrum albococcineum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and headache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichocentrum albococcineum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with white anthers. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichocentrum albococcineum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best grown in containers or raised beds.

Where to Find Trichocentrum albococcineum

Trichocentrum albococcineum is native to Colombia.

Trichocentrum albococcineum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichocentrum albococcineum?

Trichocentrum albococcineum

What is the common name of Trichocentrum albococcineum?

White-orange Trichocentrum

What is the natural habitat of Trichocentrum albococcineum?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Trichocentrum genus

Trichocentrum aguirrei, Trichocentrum albococcineum, Trichocentrum ascendens, Trichocentrum aurisasinorum, Trichocentrum bicallosum, Trichocentrum brachyceras, Trichocentrum brenesii, Trichocentrum brevicalcaratum, Trichocentrum caloceras, Trichocentrum candidum, Trichocentrum capistratum, Trichocentrum carthagenense, Trichocentrum cavendishianum, Trichocentrum cebolleta, Trichocentrum cymbiglossum, Trichocentrum dianthum, Trichocentrum estrellense, Trichocentrum flavovirens, Trichocentrum fuscum, Trichocentrum haematochilum, Trichocentrum hoegei, Trichocentrum ionopthalmum, Trichocentrum johnii, Trichocentrum jonesianum, Trichocentrum lanceanum, Trichocentrum leeanum, Trichocentrum lindenii, Trichocentrum longicalcaratum, Trichocentrum lowii, Trichocentrum luridum, Trichocentrum margalefii, Trichocentrum marvraganii, Trichocentrum microchilum, Trichocentrum morenoi, Trichocentrum nanum, Trichocentrum neudeckeri, Trichocentrum nudum, Trichocentrum obcordilabium, Trichocentrum oestlundianum, Trichocentrum orthoplectron, Trichocentrum panduratum, Trichocentrum pfavii, Trichocentrum popowianum, Trichocentrum porphyrio, Trichocentrum pulchrum, Trichocentrum pumilum, Trichocentrum purpureum, Trichocentrum recurvum, Trichocentrum splendidum, Trichocentrum stacyi,

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,

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