Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tupaipi
ID:
328197

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 41: 33 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327529



Common Names

  • Trichoceros tupaipi
  • Tupaipi Fern
  • Ferny Tupaipi


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Description

Trichoceros tupaipi (also called 'Tupaipi 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 tupaipi 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 tupaipi 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 tupaipi 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 tupaipi

Trichoceros tupaipi is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Trichoceros tupaipi FAQ

What is the common name of Trichoceros tupaipi?

Tupaipi Trichoceros

What is the natural habitat of Trichoceros tupaipi?

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

What is the flower color of Trichoceros tupaipi?

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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