Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach. & Kolan.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 41: 940 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347709
Common Names
- Telipogon schneideri
- Schneider's Telipogon
- Telipogon schneideri
Description
Telipogon schneideri (also called 'Schneider's Telipogon', among many other common names) is an orchid species native to Colombia. It is a small, terrestrial plant with up to five leaves and a maximum height of about 30 cm. It has green leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats in Colombia.
Uses & Benefits
Telipogon schneideri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Telipogon schneideri has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Telipogon schneideri is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil and keep the soil moist until germination. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings are established.
Where to Find Telipogon schneideri
Telipogon schneideri is native to Colombia and can be found in moist, forested areas.
Telipogon schneideri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Telipogon schneideri?
Telipogon schneideri
What is the common name of Telipogon schneideri?
Schneideri
What is the natural habitat of Telipogon schneideri?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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,