Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
loyolicum
ID:
838393

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pupulin, Karremans & G.Merino

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 13: 220 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837728



Common Names

  • Tricocentrum Loyolicum
  • Loyolicum Tricocentrum
  • Loyolicum's Tricocentrum


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Description

Tricentrum loyolicum (also called 'Loyola's Tricenrtrum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and Mexico. It is a small-sized plant, with a height of up to 0.5 m. It grows in humid forests, at an altitude of up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Trichocentrum loyolicum is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichocentrum loyolicum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves that are oval-shaped and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichocentrum loyolicum is a tropical orchid that prefers a warm, humid environment. It should be grown in a well-draining, high-quality potting mix. Propagation is usually done by division or by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the base of the plant and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Trichocentrum loyolicum

Trichocentrum loyolicum is native to the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-375026: Based on the initial data import
Franco Pupulin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pupulin' in the authors string.
Gilberto Merino: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Merino' in the authors string.
Adam P. Karremans (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karremans' in the authors string.