Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
teotepecensis
ID:
948963

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soto Arenas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Orquidea (Mexico City) , n.s., 10: 169 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948301



Common Names

  • Elleanthus teotepecensis
  • Teotepecensis Elleanthus
  • Teotepecensis Star Orchid


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Description

Elleanthus teotepecensis (also called Teotepec Elleanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family. It is native to Central America and South America, where it is found in moist montane forests. It is a small epiphytic herb with a short stem and a single leaf. The flowers are purple and have a distinctive shape.

Uses & Benefits

Elleanthus teotepecensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elleanthus teotepecensis is a yellow-green, bell-shaped flower with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elleanthus teotepecensis is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Elleanthus teotepecensis

Elleanthus teotepecensis is native to Mexico and Guatemala.

Species in the Elleanthus genus

Elleanthus capitatellus, Elleanthus decipiens, Elleanthus ligularis, Elleanthus carinatus, Elleanthus amethystinoides, Elleanthus amethystinus, Elleanthus ampliflorus, Elleanthus aristatus, Elleanthus arpophyllostachys, Elleanthus asplundii, Elleanthus aurantiacus, Elleanthus aureus, Elleanthus auriculatus, Elleanthus bifarius, Elleanthus blatteus, Elleanthus bogotensis, Elleanthus bonplandii, Elleanthus bradeorum, Elleanthus brasiliensis, Elleanthus capitatus, Elleanthus caravata, Elleanthus caricoides, Elleanthus caroli, Elleanthus caveroi, Elleanthus cephalotus, Elleanthus cinnabarinus, Elleanthus columnaris, Elleanthus condorensis, Elleanthus confusus, Elleanthus congestus, Elleanthus conifer, Elleanthus cordidactylus, Elleanthus coriifolius, Elleanthus crinipes, Elleanthus discolor, Elleanthus dussii, Elleanthus ecuadorensis, Elleanthus ensatus, Elleanthus escobarii, Elleanthus flavescens, Elleanthus formosus, Elleanthus fractiflexus, Elleanthus furfuraceus, Elleanthus gastroglottis, Elleanthus glaucophyllus, Elleanthus glomera, Elleanthus gracilis, Elleanthus graminifolius, Elleanthus grandiflorus, Elleanthus haematoxanthus,

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-66651: Based on the initial data import
Miguel Ángel Soto Arenas (1963-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soto Arenas' in the authors string.