Trisetella

Trisetella abbreviated as Tris. in horticultural trade, is a genus of in the orchid family (Orchidaceae) comprised of around twenty species

Distribution

The genus is distributed from Mexico to Brazil and through the Andes.

Description

This genus is similar to Masdevallia but differs with its distinctive lip structure and column foot. They bear small flowers with fused sepals and fused petals. The synsepal bears three hair-like tails.

Culture

Keep plant in shade. Plant can be grown in intermediate to warm conditions. Pot the plant in fine bark with perlite or sphagnum moss. Water regularly and keep potting media moist. Plants prefer high humidity.

Naming

The name is derived from the Latin meaning "with three little bristles"

Synonyms

1. Triaristella (Rchb. f.) Brieger ex Luer 1978
2. Triaristellina Rauschert 1983

Species

• Trisetella abbreviata Luer, 1980.
• Trisetella andreettae Luer, 1986.
• Trisetella cordeliae Luer, 1989.
• Trisetella dalstroemii Luer, 1994.
• Trisetella didyma (Luer) Luer, 1980.
• Trisetella dressleri (Luer) Luer, 1980.
• Trisetella escobarii Luer, 1986.
• Trisetella fissidens Luer & Hirtz, 1989.
• Trisetella gemmata (Rchb.f.) Luer, 1980.
• Trisetella hirtzii Luer, 1986.
• Trisetella hoeijeri Luer & Hirtz, 1986.
• Trisetella lasiochila Pupulin, 2000.
• Trisetella nodulifera Luer & Hirtz, 1989.
• Trisetella pantex (Luer) Luer, P1980.
• Trisetella regia Königer, 1981.
• Trisetella scobina Luer, 1980.
• Trisetella sororia Luer & Andreetta, 1989.
• Trisetella strumosa Luer & Andreetta, 1989.
• Trisetella tenuissima (C.Schweinf.) Luer, 1980.
• Trisetella triaristella (Rchb.f.) Luer, 1980.
• Trisetella triglochin (Rchb.f.) Luer, 1980.
• Trisetella vittata (Luer) Luer, 1980.