Status:
valid
Authors:
Archila & Chiron
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Richardiana 11: 204 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920547
Common Names
- Trichopilia freulerae
- Freulerae Orchid
- Trichopilia Orchid
Uses & Benefits
Trichopilia freulerae is a species of orchid found in Central and South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trichopilia freulerae has small, yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichopilia freulerae can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the base of the plant and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Trichopilia freulerae
Trichopilia freulerae can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Trichopilia genus
Trichopilia aenigma,
Trichopilia backhousiana,
Trichopilia brasiliensis,
Trichopilia brevis,
Trichopilia callichroma,
Trichopilia concepcionis,
Trichopilia fragrans,
Trichopilia galeottiana,
Trichopilia gracilis,
Trichopilia grata,
Trichopilia hennisiana,
Trichopilia juninensis,
Trichopilia laxa,
Trichopilia leucoxantha,
Trichopilia maculata,
Trichopilia marginata,
Trichopilia mutica,
Trichopilia oicophyllax,
Trichopilia peruviana,
Trichopilia punctata,
Trichopilia rostrata,
Trichopilia sanguinolenta,
Trichopilia santoslimae,
Trichopilia suavis,
Trichopilia subulata,
Trichopilia tortilis,
Trichopilia turialvae,
Trichopilia undulatissima,
Trichopilia wageneri,
Trichopilia amabilis,
Trichopilia boliviensis,
Trichopilia dalstroemii,
Trichopilia eneidae,
Trichopilia mesoperuviensis,
Trichopilia occidentalis,
Trichopilia olmosii,
Trichopilia ramonensis,
Trichopilia similis,
Trichopilia steinii,
Trichopilia endresiana,
Trichopilia punicea,
Trichopilia tubella,
Trichopilia primulina,
Trichopilia freulerae,
Trichopilia archilarum,
Trichopilia orbiculabia,
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,