Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
reflexa
ID:
1044119

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mel.Fernández & Bogarín

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 38: 42 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043457



Common Names

  • Trichosalpinx reflexa
  • Reflexa Trichosalpinx
  • Reflexa Orchid


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Description

Trichosalpinx reflexa (also called Reflexed Trichosalpinx, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is found in Central and South America. It is a small shrub with green leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet habitats such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Trichosalpinx reflexa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichosalpinx reflexa has small white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichosalpinx reflexa is a small, evergreen orchid that can be propagated through seeds or division. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by dividing the plant into small pieces and replanting them in moist soil.

Where to Find Trichosalpinx reflexa

Trichosalpinx reflexa is found in the 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

Diego Bogarín (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogarín' in the authors string.
Melania Fernández: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mel.Fernández' in the authors string.