Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
deuterocuscoensis
ID:
1328720

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 122: 78 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341174

Common Names

  • Telipogon Deuterocuscoensis
  • Deuterocuscoensis Telipogon
  • Deuterocuscoensis Telipogon Tree

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Description

Telipogon deuterocuscoensis (also called 'Deuterocuscoensis Telipogon' and 'Deuterocuscoensis', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 meter in height and has large, glossy leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Telipogon deuterocuscoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Telipogon deuterocuscoensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, dark green, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telipogon deuterocuscoensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept well-watered.

Where to Find Telipogon deuterocuscoensis

Telipogon deuterocuscoensis is native to Colombia and can be found in the wild in the Andes mountain range.

Telipogon deuterocuscoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Telipogon deuterocuscoensis?

Telipogon deuterocuscoensis

What are the common names of Telipogon deuterocuscoensis?

Deuterocusco telipogon

Where does Telipogon deuterocuscoensis grow?

Telipogon deuterocuscoensis is native to Colombia

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,

References

Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.