Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cristinae
ID:
916827

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Ortiz & C.Uribe

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 26: 125 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916162



Common Names

  • Cristinae Trichoceros
  • Trichoceros Cristinae
  • Cristinae Trichoceros


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Description

Trichoceros cristinae (also called Cristina's Trichoceros, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is an epiphyte, up to 30 cm tall, native to Mexico. It is found in moist forests, at altitudes of 1000-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Trichoceros cristinae is an ornamental plant used to decorate homes and gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichoceros cristinae has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are green and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichoceros cristinae is an evergreen perennial herb that can reach up to 1m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. It prefers a sunny position and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Trichoceros cristinae

Trichoceros cristinae can be found in Colombia.

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-461116: Based on the initial data import
Pedro Ortiz Valdivieso (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Ortiz' in the authors string.
Cesar Uribe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Uribe' in the authors string.