Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lankesteri
ID:
322032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Schedul. Orchid. 3: 23 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321364

Common Names

  • Telipogon lankesteri
  • Lankesteri Telipogon
  • Lankester's Telipogon

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Synonyms

  • Stellilabium lankesteri (Ames) Dressler [unknown]
  • Dipterostele lankesteri (Ames) Garay & G.A.Romero [unknown]

Description

Telipogon lankesteri (also called Lankester's Telipogon, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Costa Rica and Panama. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a thick, fleshy stem and long, narrow leaves. It is found in humid montane forests, often in the canopy of trees.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Telipogon lankesteri has a white flower with a yellow center and a yellow ovary. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telipogon lankesteri can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be planted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Telipogon lankesteri

Telipogon lankesteri is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Telipogon lankesteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Telipogon lankesteri?

Telipogon lankesteri

What is the natural habitat of Telipogon lankesteri?

It is found in the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

What is the flowering season of Telipogon lankesteri?

It flowers from April to May.

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-202151: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.