Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
primulina
ID:
915337

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dressler & Bogarín

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
OrchideenJ. 16: 60 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914672



Common Names

  • Trichopilia Primulina
  • Primulina Trichopilia
  • Primulina Plant


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Description

Trichopilia primulina (also called Primulina Trichopilia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a single leaf and a single flower that grows on trees in humid forests. The flower is white with a yellow lip and has a faint sweet scent.

Uses & Benefits

Trichopilia primulina is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichopilia primulina has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichopilia primulina is an epiphytic orchid native to Central America. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of cork or tree fern. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the clumps of pseudobulbs.

Where to Find Trichopilia primulina

Trichopilia primulina can be found in the Caribbean region, in the Dominican Republic.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-459672: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Diego Bogarín (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogarín' in the authors string.