Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
roseus
ID:
322080

Status:
valid

Authors:
Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 34: 259 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321412

Common Names

  • Telipogon Roseus
  • Rosy Telipogon
  • Rosy Orchid

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Description

Telipogon roseus (also called Rosy 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 roseus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Telipogon roseus is pink in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is round and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telipogon roseus 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 roseus

Telipogon roseus is native to Colombia and can be found in the department of Valle del Cauca.

Telipogon roseus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Telipogon roseus?

Telipogon roseus

What is the common name of Telipogon roseus?

Roseus Orchid

What is the family of Telipogon roseus?

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,

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