Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 21: 256 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322750
Common Names
- Teuscheria wageneri
- Wageneri Teuscheria
- Wageneri Teuscheria Plant
Synonyms
- Maxillaria wageneri Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Teuscheria venezuelana Garay [unknown]
- Xylobium wageneri (Rchb.f.) Schltr. [unknown]
- Bifrenaria wageneri Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Xylobium corrugatum wageneri (Rchb.f.) Schltr. [unknown]
- Stenocoryne wageneri (Rchb.f.) Kraenzl. [unknown]
Description
Teuscheria wageneri (also called Wagener's Teuscheria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody base and grows to a height of up to 40 cm. It has small, greyish-green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in scrubland and grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Teuscheria wageneri is a plant native to South America and is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its analgesic, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Teuscheria wageneri is a small, white, five-petaled bloom that grows in clusters. The seed of this plant is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Teuscheria wageneri is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. Cuttings can be taken in spring or early summer and should be rooted in a moist medium. Division can be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Teuscheria wageneri
Teuscheria wageneri is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Teuscheria wageneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Teuscheria wageneri?
Teuscheria wageneri
What is the common name of Teuscheria wageneri?
Wagener's Teuscheria
What type of plant is Teuscheria wageneri?
Shrub
Species in the Teuscheria genus
Teuscheria cornucopia,
Teuscheria dodsonii,
Teuscheria elegans,
Teuscheria horichiana,
Teuscheria integrilabia,
Teuscheria pickiana,
Teuscheria wageneri,
Teuscheria archilae,
Teuscheria desireei,
Teuscheria guatemalensis,
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,