Trichoglottis lowderiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lowderiana
ID:
917091
Status:
valid
Authors:
Choltco
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 4: 29 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916426
Common Names
- Trichoglottis lowderiana
- Lowder's Trichoglottis
- Trichoglottis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Trichoglottis lowderiana (also called Lowder's Trichoglottis, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has small, ovate-lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in humid forests, often on tree trunks or branches.
Uses & Benefits
Trichoglottis lowderiana is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks for its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Trichoglottis lowderiana 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Trichoglottis lowderiana is an epiphytic orchid native to the Philippines. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. 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 Trichoglottis lowderiana
Trichoglottis lowderiana can be found in the tropical forests of Thailand.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-461507: Based on the initial data import
Timothy Charles Choltco: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choltco' in the authors string.