Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lamellata
ID:
328446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 64: 64. 1997 ; Icon. Pleurothallid. XV.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327778



Common Names

  • Lamellata Trichosalpinx
  • Lamellatan Trichosalpinx
  • Lamellatant Trichosalpinx


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Synonyms

  • Tubella lamellata (Luer) Archila [unknown]

Description

Trichosalpinx lamellata (also called Lamellata, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South America. It has a single, large, oblong leaf and a single, erect, terminal, racemose inflorescence. It is found in humid forests, often in the shade of trees, at elevations of up to 1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Trichosalpinx lamellata is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichosalpinx lamellata is a white-greenish color with a yellow-greenish center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichosalpinx lamellata is best propagated by division of the rhizomes. The plants should be divided every two to three years to ensure healthy growth. The plants should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two to three weeks. Prune the plants back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Trichosalpinx lamellata

Trichosalpinx lamellata is native to the Caribbean islands.

Trichosalpinx lamellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichosalpinx lamellata?

Trichosalpinx lamellata

What is the natural habitat of Trichosalpinx lamellata?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the flowering season of Trichosalpinx lamellata?

Spring and summer

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,

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