Trichosalpinx

Also known as planta watona

Trichosalpinx, commonly known as the bonnet orchid, is a genus of neotropical orchids containing 38 species. The genus is widespread across most of Latin America from northern Mexico to Bolivia, as well as the West Indies.

Species

GENUS

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderAsparagales
FamilyOrchidaceae

Native toBelize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana

Observations recorded3,370

via GBIF · Kew POWO

Museum specimens

Specimen records: 323
With media: 275
Family: Orchidaceae
Collections: INECOL, SEL, CAS
Recorded in: Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, Costa Rica, Venezuela

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Trichosalpinx is characterized by the presence of a ringed, ribbed sheath around the stem. The generic name means "trumpet with hair" and refers to this ring.

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