Status:
valid
Authors:
Carnevali & I.Ramírez
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 3: 250 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327744
Common Names
- Deceptive Trichosalpinx
- Trichosalpinx Deceptrix
- Deceptrix Trichosalpinx
Description
Trichosalpinx deceptrix (also called Deceptrix Trichosalpinx, 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
Trichosalpinx deceptrix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make perfumes and as an ingredient in herbal medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichosalpinx deceptrix is a small, white flower with a yellow lip. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichosalpinx deceptrix can be propagated from seed or by division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained medium. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be grown in a moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade.
Where to Find Trichosalpinx deceptrix
Trichosalpinx deceptrix is native to the Caribbean islands.
Trichosalpinx deceptrix FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichosalpinx deceptrix?
Trichosalpinx deceptrix
What is the common name of Trichosalpinx deceptrix?
Deceptive Trichosalpinx
What is the natural habitat of Trichosalpinx deceptrix?
Tropical rainforests of 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,