Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) Kocyan & Schuit.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 161: 77 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339014
Common Names
- Trichoglottis Biglandulosa
- Biglandulosa Orchid
- Biglandulosa Trichoglottis
Description
Trichoglottis biglandulosa (also called Big-gland Trichoglottis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in montane forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Trichoglottis biglandulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and flowers that make it a popular choice for landscaping. It is also known to be a good air purifier and helps to reduce indoor air pollution.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trichoglottis biglandulosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichoglottis biglandulosa is a species of orchid that can be propagated by division. It should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and grown in bright, indirect light. Water the plant regularly and fertilize it every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Trichoglottis biglandulosa
Trichoglottis biglandulosa is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, from India to Indonesia.
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,