Epidendroideae
Trichocentrum
Trichocentrum
Mule-ear Orchid, Rat-tail Orchid
Trichocentrum cebolleta (1813)
Botanical Description
A “terete-leaved” orchid with thick, pencil-like leaves designed to store water in arid environments. It produces upright spikes of yellow and brown flowers similar in shape to the Dancing Lady.
Hardiness & Conservation
Hardy Species
Status: Least Concern • Regulation: Appendix II
Scientific Classification
| Subfamily | Epidendroideae |
| Tribe | Cymbidieae |
| Subtribe | Oncidiinae |
| Genus | Trichocentrum |
Growth & Care
| 📍 Origin | Mexico, S. America |
| 📅 Season | Spring |
| 👃 Fragrance | No |
| 🔗 Similar | T. lanceanum, T. splendidum |