Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
trinitatis
ID:
902678

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ames) R.E.Schult. & Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 18: 326 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000902013

Common Names

  • Trinidad Curl-leaf
  • Cochleanthes trinitatis
  • Trinidadian Curl-leaf

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Description

Cochleanthes trinitatis (also called Trinitarian Fern, among many other common names) is a perennial fern native to Central and South America. It has thin, feathery fronds and grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and jungles.

Uses & Benefits

Cochleanthes trinitatis is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping, as a forage grass for livestock, and as an erosion control and soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cochleanthes trinitatis is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain, and the seedlings are thin, upright grasses.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cochleanthes trinitatis is a perennial epiphytic orchid native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed, and it can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.

Where to Find Cochleanthes trinitatis

Cochleanthes trinitatis is native to the Caribbean and can be found in dry forests and scrublands.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-44498: Based on the initial data import
Richard Evans Schultes (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Schult.' in the authors string.
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.