Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
otarion
ID:
328478

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Luer) Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 54: 396 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327810



Common Names

  • Otarion Trichosalpinx
  • Otarionan Trichosalpinx
  • Otarionant Trichosalpinx


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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis otarion Luer [unknown]
  • Tubella otarion (Luer) Archila [unknown]

Description

Trichosalpinx otarion (also called Otarion, 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 otarion is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trichosalpinx otarion 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 otarion is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a shady position. The seeds should be sown in spring and the divisions should be taken in late summer. It is a slow-growing plant and can reach up to 30 cm in height.

Where to Find Trichosalpinx otarion

Trichosalpinx otarion is native to Mexico and Central America.

Trichosalpinx otarion FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichosalpinx otarion?

Trichosalpinx otarion

What is the family of Trichosalpinx otarion?

Orchidaceae

What is the habitat of Trichosalpinx otarion?

Tropical rainforests

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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