Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
valida
ID:
328313

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 44: 192 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327645

Common Names

  • Trichoglottis valida
  • Valida Trichoglottis
  • Valida Orchid

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Description

Trichoglottis valida (also called Valid Trichoglottis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species found in Java, Indonesia. It has a long, thin stem with many roots and grows up to 30 cm tall. The flowers are white and have a sweet scent. It grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Trichoglottis valida 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

Trichoglottis valida has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichoglottis valida is an epiphytic orchid native to the Philippines. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced orchid fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Trichoglottis valida

Trichoglottis valida is native to Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It can be found growing in humid forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Trichoglottis valida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichoglottis valida?

Trichoglottis valida

What is the common name of Trichoglottis valida?

Valida

What is the natural habitat of Trichoglottis valida?

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,

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