Dark purple Trichoglottis
Trichoglottis atropurpurea Rchb.f.
Trichoglottis atropurpurea, known as the dark purple trichoglottis, is an orchid species native to the Philippines. It was first discovered in mangrove swamps on the islands of Biliran, Catanduanes, Mindanao, and Polillo. The species was described in 1877 by Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach, a German botanist specializing in orchids. It is distinguished from T. philippinensis by the deep color of its flowers and minor differences in the perianth.
Description
Trichoglottis atropurpurea belongs to the Orchidaceae family and is an epiphytic orchid that thrives in warm conditions. It is found in the Philippines and is closely related to T. philippinensis, differing mainly in the dark hue of its blooms and slight morphological variations. The species was first documented in 1877 by Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach, who played a key role in identifying and classifying many orchid species during the 19th century.
Other common names
Dark purple Trichoglottis
Distribution
BR · Philippines
Synonyms
Trichoglottis bicrurisTrichoglottis brachiataTrichoglottis philippinensis var. brachiataStauropsis philippinensis var. brachiata
