Status:
valid
Authors:
(Luer) Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 54: 398 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327873
Common Names
- Yangan Trichosalpinx
- Yangan Star Orchid
- Yangan Starflower
Synonyms
- Pleurothallis yanganensis Luer [unknown]
- Tubella yanganensis (Luer) Archila [unknown]
Description
Trichosalpinx yanganensis (also called 'Yanganensis' among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic orchid found in Central and South America. It has a single, thin, erect stem with a few leaves that are lanceolate in shape and have a pointed tip. It produces small, white flowers with a purple lip. It is found in humid forests and mountain slopes in its native regions.
Uses & Benefits
Trichosalpinx yanganensis 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 yanganensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichosalpinx yanganensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and is relatively drought tolerant.
Where to Find Trichosalpinx yanganensis
Trichosalpinx yanganensis can be found in Central America, including Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua.
Trichosalpinx yanganensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichosalpinx yanganensis?
Trichosalpinx yanganensis
What is the common name of Trichosalpinx yanganensis?
Yanganensis' Trichosalpinx
What is the natural habitat of Trichosalpinx yanganensis?
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,