Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gabi-villegasiae
ID:
1333094

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Jiménez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 15: 196 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345548



Common Names

  • Trichosalpinx gabi-villegasiae
  • Gabi-villegasiae Trichosalpinx
  • Trichosalpinx


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Description

Trichosalpinx gabi-villegasiae (also called Gabi-Villegas' Trichosalpinx, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a small, epiphytic orchid with a creeping rhizome and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to Ecuador, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Trichosalpinx gabi-villegasiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichosalpinx gabi-villegasiae has white or yellowish-white flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are about 5 cm in diameter.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichosalpinx gabi-villegasiae can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rootstock can be done in early spring or late summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Trichosalpinx gabi-villegasiae

Trichosalpinx gabi-villegasiae can be found in the mountains of Peru.

Trichosalpinx gabi-villegasiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichosalpinx gabi-villegasiae?

Trichosalpinx gabi-villegasiae

What is the common name of Trichosalpinx gabi-villegasiae?

Gabi-Villegas' Trichosalpinx

What is the natural habitat of Trichosalpinx gabi-villegasiae?

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,

References

Iván Jiménez Pérez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Jiménez' in the authors string.