Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
triloba
ID:
306112

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.R.Adams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 64: 256 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305444

Common Names

  • Scaphyglottis triloba
  • Triloba Orchid
  • Three-lobed Orchid

Searching for Scaphyglottis triloba? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Scaphyglottis triloba (also called Three-lobed Scaphyglottis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Central and South America. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, typically on tree branches. It has a long, thin stem and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Costa Rica, and Colombia.

Uses & Benefits

Scaphyglottis triloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scaphyglottis triloba has small, yellow flowers that are borne in dense, terminal clusters. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

Searching for Scaphyglottis triloba? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Scaphyglottis triloba is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It is an easy-to-grow species that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as a mix of peat moss and perlite. It should be kept moist but not soggy and should be fertilized regularly. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Scaphyglottis triloba

Scaphyglottis triloba is native to Central America and Mexico. It can be found in wet forests, at elevations up to 1,500 m.

Scaphyglottis triloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaphyglottis triloba?

Scaphyglottis triloba

What is the natural habitat of Scaphyglottis triloba?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

What is the average size of Scaphyglottis triloba?

2-3 cm in diameter

Species in the Scaphyglottis genus

Scaphyglottis acostaei, Scaphyglottis amparoana, Scaphyglottis arctata, Scaphyglottis atwoodii, Scaphyglottis aurea, Scaphyglottis behrii, Scaphyglottis bicallosa, Scaphyglottis bicornis, Scaphyglottis bifida, Scaphyglottis bilineata, Scaphyglottis boliviensis, Scaphyglottis caricalensis, Scaphyglottis chlorantha, Scaphyglottis chocoana, Scaphyglottis condorana, Scaphyglottis conferta, Scaphyglottis confusa, Scaphyglottis corallorrhiza, Scaphyglottis crurigera, Scaphyglottis densa, Scaphyglottis dunstervillei, Scaphyglottis fasciculata, Scaphyglottis felskyi, Scaphyglottis fusiformis, Scaphyglottis geminata, Scaphyglottis gentryi, Scaphyglottis gigantea, Scaphyglottis graminifolia, Scaphyglottis grandiflora, Scaphyglottis hirtzii, Scaphyglottis hondurensis, Scaphyglottis jimenezii, Scaphyglottis laevilabium, Scaphyglottis leucantha, Scaphyglottis limonensis, Scaphyglottis lindeniana, Scaphyglottis livida, Scaphyglottis longicaulis, Scaphyglottis mesocopis, Scaphyglottis michelangeliorum, Scaphyglottis micrantha, Scaphyglottis minutiflora, Scaphyglottis modesta, Scaphyglottis monspirrae, Scaphyglottis pachybulbon, Scaphyglottis panamensis, Scaphyglottis prolifera, Scaphyglottis propinqua, Scaphyglottis pulchella, Scaphyglottis punctulata,

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-186818: Based on the initial data import
Bryan Roger Adams (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.R.Adams' in the authors string.