Trichoglottis pusilla is a species of miniature epiphyte in the family Orchidaceae, native to the islands Java and Sumatra of Indonesia. A short stem bears oblong, fleshy leaves. Two flowers with red lines are produced on racemes. The labellum is obovate and fleshy.Teijsmann, J. E., & Binnendijk, S. (1855). Plantae novae horti Bogoriensis in insula Java. Nederlandsch kruidkundig archief. Serie 1, 3(1), 391-413. The specific epithet pusilla, meaning small or tiny,Quattrocchi, Umberto (2012-05-03). CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants: Common Names, Scientific Names, Eponyms, Synonyms, and Etymology (5 Volume Set). 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.
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