Status:
valid
Authors:
Dodson & D.E.Benn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Trop. , ser. 2, 2: t. 184 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321285
Common Names
- Telipogon Ariasii
- Ariasii Orchid
- Ariasii Telipogon
Description
Telipogon ariasii (also called 'Arias's Telipogon', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Telipogon ariasii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and as a hedge plant. The plant is attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Telipogon ariasii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Telipogon ariasii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Telipogon ariasii
Telipogon ariasii is native to the cloud forests of Colombia.
Telipogon ariasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Telipogon ariasii?
Telipogon ariasii
What is the family of Telipogon ariasii?
Orchidaceae
What is the habitat of Telipogon ariasii?
Humid montane forests
Species in the Telipogon genus
Telipogon alberti,
Telipogon alegriae,
Telipogon ampliflorus,
Telipogon andicola,
Telipogon antioquianus,
Telipogon antonietae,
Telipogon ardeltianus,
Telipogon ariasii,
Telipogon astroglossus,
Telipogon asuayanus,
Telipogon atropurpurea,
Telipogon aureus,
Telipogon auriculatus,
Telipogon auritus,
Telipogon ballesteroi,
Telipogon benedicti,
Telipogon bergoldii,
Telipogon berthae,
Telipogon biolleyi,
Telipogon boissierianus,
Telipogon bowmanii,
Telipogon butcheri,
Telipogon campoverdei,
Telipogon caroliae,
Telipogon cascajalensis,
Telipogon caucanus,
Telipogon chiriquensis,
Telipogon christobalensis,
Telipogon chrysocrates,
Telipogon collantesii,
Telipogon costaricensis,
Telipogon cuyujensis,
Telipogon dalstromii,
Telipogon davidsonii,
Telipogon dendriticus,
Telipogon dodsonii,
Telipogon dubius,
Telipogon eberhardii,
Telipogon ecuadorensis,
Telipogon elcimeyae,
Telipogon falcatus,
Telipogon felinus,
Telipogon fritillum,
Telipogon frymirei,
Telipogon genegeorgei,
Telipogon glicensteinii,
Telipogon gnomus,
Telipogon gracilipes,
Telipogon gracilis,
Telipogon guacamayensis,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,