Telipogon portilloi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
portilloi
ID:
322071
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dodson & R.Escobar
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 17: 109 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321403
Common Names
- Telipogon Portilloi
- Portillo's Telipogon
- Portillo's Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Telipogon portilloi (also called Portillo's Telipogon, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Colombia and Ecuador. 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 portilloi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach ache, and diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Telipogon portilloi has white or yellowish-white flowers with a yellow-green center. The flowers have a long, slender tube and are borne in a raceme. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Telipogon portilloi is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When grown in containers, it should be repotted every two to three years. When grown in the ground, it should be fertilized regularly and kept moist.
Where to Find Telipogon portilloi
Telipogon portilloi can be found in Colombia.
Telipogon portilloi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Telipogon portilloi?
Telipogon portilloi
What is the natural habitat of Telipogon portilloi?
It is found in the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador.
What is the flowering season of Telipogon portilloi?
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-202187: Based on the initial data import
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.
Rodrigo Escobar (1935-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Escobar' in the authors string.