Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
medusae
ID:
811049

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
J. Orchideenfr. 13: 211 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810383

Common Names

  • Telipogon medusae
  • Medusae Telipogon
  • Medusae

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Description

Telipogon medusae (also called 'Medusa Orchid' and 'Medusa Moth Orchid', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has white flowers and grows in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Telipogon medusae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Telipogon medusae is small, white and tubular in shape. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telipogon medusae can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Telipogon medusae

Telipogon medusae can be found in 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,

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