Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hercules
ID:
322017

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f. ex Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Ann. Nat. Hofmus. Wien xxxiii. 27 (1920).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321349

Common Names

  • Telipogon hercules
  • Hercules Telipogon
  • Hercules Orchid

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Description

Telipogon hercules (also called Hercules Telipogon, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Central America. It is a terrestrial plant with a single, erect stem reaching up to 40 cm in height. The leaves are lanceolate and arranged in two rows. The flowers are white and grow in a terminal inflorescence. It is found in wet forests from Nicaragua to Panama.

Uses & Benefits

Telipogon hercules is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Telipogon hercules is yellow and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telipogon hercules is an epiphytic orchid that grows in the tropical forests of Central America. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept moist and warm until germination occurs.

Where to Find Telipogon hercules

Telipogon hercules is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Telipogon hercules FAQ

What is the scientific name of Telipogon hercules?

Telipogon hercules

What is the common name of Telipogon hercules?

Telipogon

What is the family of Telipogon hercules?

Orchidaceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-202138: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.