Trichoglottis pusilla explained

Trichoglottis pusilla is a species of miniature epiphyte in the family Orchidaceae, native to the islands Java and Sumatra of Indonesia.[1] A short stem bears oblong, fleshy leaves. Two flowers with red lines are produced on racemes. The labellum is obovate and fleshy.[2] The specific epithet pusilla, meaning small or tiny,[3] refers to this species diminutive size.

Conservation

The IUCN has not assessed this species conservation status. It is however protected unter the CITES appendix II regulations of international trade.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Trichoglottis pusilla (Teijsm. & Binn.) Rchb.f. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science. Powo.science.kew.org. 14 February 2022.
  2. Teijsmann, J. E., & Binnendijk, S. (1855). Plantae novae horti Bogoriensis in insula Java. Nederlandsch kruidkundig archief. Serie 1, 3(1), 391-413.
  3. Quattrocchi, Umberto (2012-05-03). CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants: Common Names, Scientific Names, Eponyms, Synonyms, and Etymology (5 Volume Set).
  4. Web site: Trichoglottis pusilla. Cites.org. 24 February 2022.

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