Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
undulatum
ID:
592339

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Ackerman & M.W.Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16: 225 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591671



Common Names

  • Trichocentrum undulatum
  • Undulate Orchid
  • Undulate Trichocentrum


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Synonyms

  • Lophiaris maculata (Aubl.) Ackerman [unknown]
  • Oncidium maculatum Urb. [illegitimate]
  • Oncidium undulatum (Sw.) Salisb. [unknown]
  • Trichocentrum maculatum (Aubl.) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams [illegitimate]
  • Oncidium maculatum herbaceum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Oncidium maculatum russellianum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum maculatum Aubl. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum undulatum Sw. [unknown]

Description

Trichocentrum undulatum (also called Wavy-petal Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central America, and is found in tropical forests and grasslands. This plant has a creeping stem, and its leaves are simple, alternate, and lanceolate in shape. Its flowers are white and have wavy petals.

Uses & Benefits

Trichocentrum undulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichocentrum undulatum is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichocentrum undulatum is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Trichocentrum undulatum

Trichocentrum undulatum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Trichocentrum undulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichocentrum undulatum?

Trichocentrum undulatum

What is the family of Trichocentrum undulatum?

Orchidaceae

What is the habitat of Trichocentrum undulatum?

It is found in moist forests, thickets, and grasslands

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-270652: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.
James D. Ackerman (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ackerman' in the authors string.