Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Senghas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Orchideen Beschreib. Kult. Zücht. , ed. 3, 1(21): 1315 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327620
Common Names
- Trichoglottis Ramosa
- Ramosa Trichoglottis
- Ramosa's Trichoglottis
Synonyms
- Oeceoclades flexuosa Lindl. [unknown]
- Pomatocalpa ramosum (Lindl.) Summerh. [unknown]
- Saccolabium flexuosum (Lindl.) Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Saccolabium ramosum Lindl. [unknown]
- Sarcanthus ramosus J.J.Sm. [unknown]
- Staurochilus ramosus (Lindl.) Seidenf. [unknown]
- Aerides ramosa Wall. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
- Cleisostoma ramosum Hook.f. [unknown]
- Gastrochilus flexuosus (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Gastrochilus ramosus Kuntze [unknown]
- Saccolabium flexuosum Lindl. [unknown]
Description
Trichoglottis ramosa (also called Branched Trichoglottis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It has bright green leaves and yellow-green flowers with purple spots. It is found in humid, shady forests and is often found growing on tree branches.
Uses & Benefits
Trichoglottis ramosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Trichoglottis ramosa has white petals with a yellow lip, and a long spur. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichoglottis ramosa is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. It prefers partial shade and regular watering during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Trichoglottis ramosa
Trichoglottis ramosa can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Trichoglottis ramosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichoglottis ramosa?
Trichoglottis ramosa
What is the common name of Trichoglottis ramosa?
Ramosa Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Trichoglottis ramosa?
Tropical rainforest
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,