Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
patula
ID:
328482

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 65: 82. 1998 ; Icon. Pleurothallid. XVI

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327814



Common Names

  • Patula Trichosalpinx
  • Patulan Trichosalpinx
  • Patulant Trichosalpinx


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Description

Trichosalpinx patula (also called Patula, 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 patula 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 patula 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 patula 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 patula

Trichosalpinx patula is native to Mexico and Central America.

Trichosalpinx patula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichosalpinx patula?

Trichosalpinx patula

What is the family of Trichosalpinx patula?

Orchidaceae

Where is Trichosalpinx patula found?

Central 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,

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