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Trigonidium egertonianum Bateman ex Lindl.
| Family Name: | Orchidaceae |
| Synonyms: | Maxillaria brachyglossa A.Rich. & Galeotti, Trigonidium brachyglossum (A.Rich. & Galeotti) Schltr., Trigonidium callistele Rchb.f., Trigonidium seemannii Rchb.f., Trigonidium spatulatum Linden & Rchb.f. |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Guyana, Colombia and Ecuador. |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | An epiphyte, it has a clumping and erect growth form. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | The pseudobulbs are ovoid to elliptic-ovoid in shape, ridged and are 2-foliate. The leaves are linear-lanceolate, 20 to 60cm long. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on single-flowered inflorescences which originate from the bases of the pseudobulbs and is covered with tubular, imbricating sheaths. The flower sepals are elliptic-lanceolate in shape and green-yellow with brown or purple stripes running along its length. The flower petals are acute lanceolate in shape and are small, green-yellow with a brown to purple spot near the apex. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Grouping | Solitary |
| Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
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Others
| Master ID | 31927 |
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| Species ID | 6329 |
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