Status:
valid
Authors:
Amer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Enum. Philipp. Fl. Pl. 1: 440 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327623
Common Names
- Trichoglottis Rosea
- Rosea Trichoglottis
- Rosea's Trichoglottis
Synonyms
- Pomatocalpa breviracemum Hayata [unknown]
- Pomatocalpa oblongisepalum Hayata [unknown]
- Pomatocalpa roseum J.J.Sm. [unknown]
- Trichoglottis breviracema Schltr. [unknown]
- Trichoglottis flexuosa Rolfe [unknown]
- Trichoglottis oblongisepala Schltr. [unknown]
- Trichoglottis rosea breviracema (Hayata) T.S.Liu & H.J.Su [unknown]
- Cleisostoma breviracemum Hayata [unknown]
- Cleisostoma oblongisepalum Hayata [unknown]
- Cleisostoma roseum Lindl. [unknown]
- Trichoglottis rosea J.J.Sm. [unknown]
Description
Trichoglottis rosea (also called Rosy 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 rosea 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 flowers of Trichoglottis rosea are pink in color, with a tubular shape and five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and leaves that are green and lanceolate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Trichoglottis rosea 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 rosea
Trichoglottis rosea can be found in tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Trichoglottis rosea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Trichoglottis rosea?
Trichoglottis rosea
What is the common name of Trichoglottis rosea?
Rosea
What is the natural habitat of Trichoglottis rosea?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
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,