Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tantilla
ID:
328520

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Luer) Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 64: 81 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327852



Common Names

  • Tantilla Trichosalpinx
  • Trichosalpinx tantilla
  • Tantilla Trichosalpinx


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Synonyms

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

Description

Trichosalpinx tantilla (also called the Tantilla Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid, with a short stem and long, thin roots. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white, with a yellowish-green lip. It grows in humid tropical forests, often in the canopy of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Trichosalpinx tantilla is a tropical plant native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trichosalpinx tantilla are yellowish-green with a brownish-purple center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Trichosalpinx tantilla: Propagate by seed or division. Plant in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Water regularly during the growing season and keep the soil evenly moist. Prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Trichosalpinx tantilla

Trichosalpinx tantilla is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Trichosalpinx tantilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichosalpinx tantilla?

Trichosalpinx tantilla

What is the common name of Trichosalpinx tantilla?

Tantilla's Trichosalpinx

What is the natural habitat of Trichosalpinx tantilla?

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,

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