Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
platyceros
ID:
328195

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Xenia Orchid. 1: 22 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327527



Common Names

  • Trichoceros platyceros
  • Platyceros Fern
  • Ferny Platyceros


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Synonyms

  • Trichoceros muralis platyceros (Rchb.f.) C.Schweinf. [unknown]

Description

Trichoceros platyceros (also called 'Platyceros Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and northern South America. It is a small to medium-sized epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in humid forests, often in the canopy of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Trichoceros platyceros is a popular ornamental plant. It is used in landscaping and is also a popular houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichoceros platyceros is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower, and the seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichoceros platyceros is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of tree fern. It requires bright, indirect light and prefers temperatures between 55-75°F (13-24°C). It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Trichoceros platyceros

Trichoceros platyceros can be found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.

Trichoceros platyceros FAQ

What is the common name of Trichoceros platyceros?

Platyceros Trichoceros

What is the natural habitat of Trichoceros platyceros?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

What is the flower color of Trichoceros platyceros?

The flowers are white or yellow.

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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