Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
L.O.Williams
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
1941
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 10: 137 (1941)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327681
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Trichopilia leucoxantha
 - Leucoxantha Trichopilia
 - Leucoxantha Orchid
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Trichopilia leucoxantha (also called Leucoxantha Trichopilia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid with long, thin stems and small, yellow flowers. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, and is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 800-2000 m.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Trichopilia leucoxantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its fragrant flowers and attractive foliage.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flowers of Trichopilia leucoxantha are yellow in color, with a tubular shape and five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and leaves that are green and lanceolate.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Trichopilia leucoxantha is a tropical epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark, sphagnum moss, or a combination of the two. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C). Propagation is done through division of the mature plant or by seed.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Trichopilia leucoxantha
                        
                            Trichopilia leucoxantha is native to Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It can be found growing in humid forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Trichopilia leucoxantha FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Trichopilia leucoxantha?
Trichopilia leucoxantha
What is the common name of Trichopilia leucoxantha?
Leucoxantha Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Trichopilia leucoxantha?
Tropical rainforest
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        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,