Trichoglottis agusanensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
agusanensis
ID:
328208
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames & Quisumb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 59: 10 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327540
Common Names
- Trichoglottis agusanensis
- Agusanensis Trichoglottis
- Trichoglottis Agusanensis
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- Staurochilus agusanensis (Ames & Quisumb.) Fessel & Lückel [unknown]
Description
Trichoglottis agusanensis (also called 'Agusan Trichoglottis', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and northern South America. It is a small to medium-sized epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in humid forests, often in the canopy of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Trichoglottis agusanensis is a popular ornamental plant. It is used in landscaping and is also a popular houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichoglottis agusanensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower, and the seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
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Trichoglottis agusanensis is a tropical plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by cuttings or division.
Where to Find Trichoglottis agusanensis
Trichoglottis agusanensis is native to the Philippines.
Trichoglottis agusanensis FAQ
What is the common name of Trichoglottis agusanensis?
Agusan Trichoglottis
What is the natural habitat of Trichoglottis agusanensis?
It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
What is the flower color of Trichoglottis agusanensis?
The flowers are white or yellow.
Species in the Trichoglottis genus
Trichoglottis acutifolia, Trichoglottis adnata, Trichoglottis agusanensis, Trichoglottis amesiana, Trichoglottis angusta, Trichoglottis apoensis, Trichoglottis atropurpurea, Trichoglottis australiensis, Trichoglottis bimae, Trichoglottis bipenicillata, Trichoglottis bipunctata, Trichoglottis brachystachya, Trichoglottis calcarata, Trichoglottis calochila, Trichoglottis celebica, Trichoglottis collenetteae, Trichoglottis crociaria, Trichoglottis cuneilabris, Trichoglottis dawsoniana, Trichoglottis fasciata, Trichoglottis geminata, Trichoglottis gibbosicalcar, Trichoglottis granulata, Trichoglottis guibertii, Trichoglottis javanica, Trichoglottis jiewhoei, Trichoglottis kinabaluensis, Trichoglottis koordersii, Trichoglottis lanceolaria, Trichoglottis lasioglossa, Trichoglottis latisepala, Trichoglottis littoralis, Trichoglottis lobifera, Trichoglottis loheriana, Trichoglottis luchuensis, Trichoglottis luzonensis, Trichoglottis maculata, Trichoglottis magnicallosa, Trichoglottis mimica, Trichoglottis mindanaensis, Trichoglottis odoratissima, Trichoglottis orchidea, Trichoglottis paniculata, Trichoglottis pantherina, Trichoglottis papuana, Trichoglottis pauciflora, Trichoglottis philippinensis, Trichoglottis punctata, Trichoglottis pusilla, Trichoglottis ramosa,
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
Eduardo Quisumbing (1895-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quisumb.' in the authors string.
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:660494-1: Based on the initial data import