Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 88: 112 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592786
Common Names
- Acestrochila Tricostularia
- Acestrochila Climbing Tricostularia
- Acestrochila Climbing Staff-Tree
Description
Trichosalpinx acestrochila (also called Acestrochila Trichosalpinx, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Peru and Ecuador. It grows on trees in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Trichosalpinx acestrochila is a medicinal plant used in traditional Chinese medicine. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-tumor properties. It is also used to treat skin diseases, digestive disorders, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichosalpinx acestrochila is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichosalpinx acestrochila is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Trichosalpinx acestrochila
Trichosalpinx acestrochila is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It can be found in moist forests and along streams and rivers.
Trichosalpinx acestrochila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichosalpinx acestrochila?
Trichosalpinx acestrochila
What is the common name of Trichosalpinx acestrochila?
Acestrochila Trichosalpinx
What is the natural habitat of Trichosalpinx acestrochila?
Central and South America
Species in the Trichosalpinx genus
Trichosalpinx acremona,
Trichosalpinx alabastra,
Trichosalpinx amygdalodora,
Trichosalpinx arbuscula,
Trichosalpinx atropurpurea,
Trichosalpinx ballatrix,
Trichosalpinx barbelifera,
Trichosalpinx blaisdellii,
Trichosalpinx bricenoensis,
Trichosalpinx calceolaris,
Trichosalpinx carinilabia,
Trichosalpinx caudata,
Trichosalpinx cedralensis,
Trichosalpinx chaetoglossa,
Trichosalpinx chamaelepanthes,
Trichosalpinx ciliaris,
Trichosalpinx costata,
Trichosalpinx crucilabia,
Trichosalpinx cryptantha,
Trichosalpinx dalstroemii,
Trichosalpinx deceptrix,
Trichosalpinx decorata,
Trichosalpinx dentialae,
Trichosalpinx dirhamphis,
Trichosalpinx dressleri,
Trichosalpinx drosoides,
Trichosalpinx dunstervillei,
Trichosalpinx dura,
Trichosalpinx ectopa,
Trichosalpinx egleri,
Trichosalpinx escobarii,
Trichosalpinx fasciculata,
Trichosalpinx fissa,
Trichosalpinx fruticosa,
Trichosalpinx gentryi,
Trichosalpinx hirtzii,
Trichosalpinx hypocrita,
Trichosalpinx inaequisepala,
Trichosalpinx inquisiviensis,
Trichosalpinx intricata,
Trichosalpinx jimburae,
Trichosalpinx lamellata,
Trichosalpinx lenticularis,
Trichosalpinx ligulata,
Trichosalpinx lilliputalis,
Trichosalpinx macphersonii,
Trichosalpinx membraniflora,
Trichosalpinx memor,
Trichosalpinx metamorpha,
Trichosalpinx minutipetala,
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,