Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.S.P.Parish & Rchb.f.) Tang & F.T.Wang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 1: 101 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327552
Common Names
- Trichoglottis bipunctata
- Bipunctata Trichoglottis
- Trichoglottis Bipunctata
Synonyms
- Saccolabium bipunctatum C.S.P.Parish & Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Saccolabium miserum Ridl. [unknown]
- Trichoglottis misera (Ridl.) Holttum [unknown]
- Cleisostoma bipunctatum Hook.f. [unknown]
- Gastrochilus bipunctatus Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Trichoglottis bipunctata (also called Two-Spotted Trichoglottis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the Philippines. It is found in moist montane forests, often near streams, at elevations of 1000-3000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Trichoglottis bipunctata 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 bipunctata is a white to yellowish-green color, and the petals are fused together. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are slender and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichoglottis bipunctata 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 bipunctata
Trichoglottis bipunctata is native to the Philippines.
Trichoglottis bipunctata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichoglottis bipunctata?
Trichoglottis bipunctata
What is the natural habitat of Trichoglottis bipunctata?
Tropical forests in Southeast Asia
What is the flower color of Trichoglottis bipunctata?
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,