Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
franciscantha
ID:
1326239

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Archila) J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 122(1305, Suppl.): 18 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338693



Common Names

  • Franciscantha Trichosalpinx
  • Trichosalpinx franciscantha
  • Franciscantha Orchid


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Description

Trichosalpinx franciscantha (also called Franciscan Trichosalpinx, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central America. It has a slender stem and grows up to 15 cm tall. Its leaves are oblong and its flowers are white. It is found in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Trichosalpinx franciscantha is a popular ornamental plant and is often used as a decorative element in gardens. It is also used to purify the air and reduce the amount of toxins in the environment.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichosalpinx franciscantha has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichosalpinx franciscantha can be grown from seed or propagated from cuttings. For seed, sow in a well-draining potting mix and keep moist. For cuttings, take a stem cutting and allow it to dry for a few days before planting in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Trichosalpinx franciscantha

Trichosalpinx franciscantha is native to Costa Rica and can be found in the provinces of Guanacaste and Puntarenas.

Trichosalpinx franciscantha FAQ

What is the common name of Trichosalpinx franciscantha?

Franciscan Trichosalpinx

Where is Trichosalpinx franciscantha native to?

Mexico

What type of soil does Trichosalpinx franciscantha prefer?

Well-drained soil

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,

References

Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.
Fredy Archila (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Archila' in the authors string.