Status:
valid
Authors:
(Oakeley) Archila
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Richardiana 10: 28 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916418
Description
Sudamerlycaste troyanoi (also called Troyano's Sudamerlycaste, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, ovate-lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in humid forests, often near rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Sudamerlycaste troyanoi is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks for its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sudamerlycaste troyanoi has small, white flowers with yellow anthers that are held in a small, upright inflorescence. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sudamerlycaste troyanoi is a terrestrial orchid native to Colombia. It is best grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded area. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Sudamerlycaste troyanoi
Sudamerlycaste troyanoi can be found in the cloud forests of Colombia.
Sudamerlycaste troyanoi FAQ
What is the common name of Sudamerlycaste troyanoi?
Troyanoi Sudamerlycaste
What is the natural habitat of Sudamerlycaste troyanoi?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What is the average height of Sudamerlycaste troyanoi?
10-15 cm
Species in the Sudamerlycaste genus
Sudamerlycaste hirtzii,
Sudamerlycaste locusta,
Sudamerlycaste lanipes,
Sudamerlycaste grandis,
Sudamerlycaste andreettae,
Sudamerlycaste fulvescens,
Sudamerlycaste fimbriata,
Sudamerlycaste linguella,
Sudamerlycaste reichenbachii,
Sudamerlycaste rossyi,
Sudamerlycaste peruviana,
Sudamerlycaste nana,
Sudamerlycaste dyeriana,
Sudamerlycaste ciliata,
Sudamerlycaste barringtoniae,
Sudamerlycaste cinnabarina,
Sudamerlycaste cobbiana,
Sudamerlycaste costata,
Sudamerlycaste diastasia,
Sudamerlycaste dunstervillei,
Sudamerlycaste gigantea,
Sudamerlycaste heynderycxii,
Sudamerlycaste lata,
Sudamerlycaste maxibractea,
Sudamerlycaste shigerui,
Sudamerlycaste tornemezae,
Sudamerlycaste troyanoi,
Sudamerlycaste uribei,
Sudamerlycaste ariasii,
Sudamerlycaste barrowiorum,
Sudamerlycaste acaroi,
Sudamerlycaste laciniata,
Sudamerlycaste lionetii,
Sudamerlycaste monopampanensis,
Sudamerlycaste munaensis,
Sudamerlycaste jimenezii,
Sudamerlycaste priscilae,
Sudamerlycaste ejirii,
Sudamerlycaste castanea,
Sudamerlycaste lacheliniae,
Sudamerlycaste jamesiorum,
Sudamerlycaste rikii,
Sudamerlycaste angustitepala,
Sudamerlycaste pegueroi,
Sudamerlycaste insolita,
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,