Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
teofilo-otonense
ID:
921291

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme & L.Kollmann

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 61: 48 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920626

Common Names

  • Orthophytum teofilo-otonense
  • Teofilo-Oton Orthophytum
  • Teofilo-Oton Vriesea

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Description

Orthophytum teofilo-otonense (also called Teofilo-Oton Orthophytum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico. It has a stemless growth habit with long, thin, green leaves and fragrant, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Orthophytum teofilo-otonense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthophytum teofilo-otonense has small, white, five-petaled flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthophytum teofilo-otonense is an epiphytic bromeliad that is easily grown from seed. It prefers partial shade and a well-drained, humus-rich soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil.

Where to Find Orthophytum teofilo-otonense

Orthophytum teofilo-otonense is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, and São Paulo.

Species in the Orthophytum genus

Orthophytum alvimii, Orthophytum benzingii, Orthophytum braunii, Orthophytum compactum, Orthophytum disjunctum, Orthophytum duartei, Orthophytum eddie-estevesii, Orthophytum estevesii, Orthophytum falconii, Orthophytum foliosum, Orthophytum fosterianum, Orthophytum glabrum, Orthophytum gurkenii, Orthophytum horridum, Orthophytum lemei, Orthophytum leprosum, Orthophytum lucidum, Orthophytum lymanianum, Orthophytum magalhaesii, Orthophytum maracasense, Orthophytum mello-barretoi, Orthophytum rubrum, Orthophytum sanctum, Orthophytum saxicola, Orthophytum sucrei, Orthophytum toscanoi, Orthophytum vagans, Orthophytum zanonii, Orthophytum grossiorum, Orthophytum jabrense, Orthophytum conquistense, Orthophytum harleyi, Orthophytum macroflorum, Orthophytum schulzianum, Orthophytum boudetianum, Orthophytum pseudovagans, Orthophytum riocontense, Orthophytum rubiginosum, Orthophytum striatifolium, Orthophytum atalaiense, Orthophytum triunfense, Orthophytum piranianum, Orthophytum catingae, Orthophytum graomogolense, Orthophytum diamantinense, Orthophytum buranhense, Orthophytum erigens, Orthophytum pseudostoloniferum, Orthophytum guaratingense, Orthophytum elegans,

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Ludovic Jean Charles Kollmann (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Kollmann' in the authors string.
Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77111980-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].