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Trichosalpinx spathulata Close up of Trichosalpinx spathulate (originally misidentified as T. pseudolepanthes) found at above 2,000m on Cerro Montezuma Cerro Montezuma,Tatama National Park,Trichosalpinx spathulata

Trichosalpinx spathulata

Close up of Trichosalpinx spathulate (originally misidentified as T. pseudolepanthes) found at above 2,000m on Cerro Montezuma

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

It's so cool to see how you discovered miniature orchids at this place as we had the same experience. Before, we did not understand the appeal of orchids but now we're totally hooked :)

Here's some 400+ to enjoy:
https://www.jungledragon.com/wildlife/browse/plantae/angiosperms/monocots/asparagales/orchidaceae

And thank you for adding more! Posted 5 years ago
1. NattyOne
  
  Lion
  
  That's almost exactly what I've said (the discovery, in another comment) Thank you for the link - & Michelle Tapasco from Montezuma was a marvel - she said she may be UK next year with a book on the orchids - here's hoping>>>> Posted 5 years ago
2. Patomarazul
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks for the link, I also love them! Posted 5 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Oh wow! So delicate and perfect! Posted 5 years ago
1. NattyOne
  
  Lion
  
  It was beautiful Posted 5 years ago

englishindiangirl

Lion

Beautiful! Posted 5 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

**UPDATE: The identification of this orchid has been corrected. It is Trichosalpinx spathulata, and this is the only known photo of it in the world!**

From today's Facebook post:

his delicate beauty is a neotropical bonnet orchid (Trichosalpinx pseudolepanthes). The genus Trichosalpinx has approximately 100 species and is widespread across most of Latin America. They are characterized by a ringed, ribbed sheath around the stem. In fact, the genus name refers to this ring and literally means “trumpet with hair”. And, to say that it’s a stunning orchid would certainly be an understatement! {Spotted in Colombia by JungleDragon user, NattyOne} #JungleDragon #orchid #epiphyte #Colombia #Trichosalpinxpseudolepanthes #Trichosalpinx Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
1. NattyOne
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks for that information Christine. Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    You're welcome! Thanks for sharing this gorgeous orchid :). Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
      
      Lion
      
      Christine, see my comment below. We may need to update that post. Posted 5 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Thanks, Lisa! I've updated the Facebook post. Posted 5 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

Hey Natty! I spoke with Jay Pfahl today (he is having issues joining the site right now), and he says that this is Trichosalpinx spathulata and not T. pseudolepanthes. He is hoping to get in contact with you so he can document this finding on www.orchidspecies.com! He is saying this is the only known photo of this species in the world!

His email is jfal@sprynet.com Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
1. NattyOne
  
  Lion
  
  Hi Lisa, Thanks, I've emailed Jay - the drawing on his site certainly looks very close to it - I got the original identification from Sebastian Moreno. We'll certainly have to try to get the identification correct. Have just finished creating a photobook from my trip so can now get back to adding some more photos to Jungledragon. Cheers, David Posted 5 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Today's Facebook post:

Spring is in the air in the Northern Hemisphere, so we decided to sprinkle some color on Facebook this week by sharing photos of wildflowers! Flowering plants are the largest and most diverse group of plants, accounting for up to 90% of plant species!

They are often exquisitely beautiful, can be fantastically weird, and may exude pleasant or nasty fragrances. They are an important source of food for an innumerable amount of creatures, including humans. Flowering plants are also a source of medicines, fibers, timber, ornamentals, and so many other commercial products. Flowers truly make our world a better place! #JungleDragon #Wildflowers #Floweringplants #Angiosperms

Want to see more wild, weird, and fabulous flowering plants? Click here:
https://www.jungledragon.com/.../photos/plantae/angiosperms

https://www.facebook.com/jungledragonwildlife Posted 4 years ago

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The Trichosalpinx spathulata

Trichosalpinx spathulata is an orchid in the family Orchidaceae.

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Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions

Species identified by Christine Young

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Uploaded Nov 21, 2019. Captured Aug 8, 2019 16:29.

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