Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
teaguei
ID:
281746

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 46: 381 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281078



Common Names

  • Porroglossum teaguei
  • Porroglossum teaguei
  • Porroglossum teaguei


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Description

Porroglossum teaguei (also called Teague's Porroglossum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Peru. It is found in montane forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Porroglossum teaguei is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Porroglossum teaguei has small, white flowers with yellow-green veins and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are green with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porroglossum teaguei is a tropical epiphytic orchid, native to Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador. It requires warm temperatures and high humidity to thrive. It is best grown in a potting mix of bark and sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the clumps of pseudobulbs, or by seed.

Where to Find Porroglossum teaguei

Porroglossum teaguei can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Porroglossum teaguei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porroglossum teaguei?

Porroglossum teaguei

What type of plant is Porroglossum teaguei?

It is an epiphytic orchid

What are the growing conditions for Porroglossum teaguei?

It prefers high humidity and bright, indirect light

Species in the Porroglossum genus

Porroglossum actrix, Porroglossum agile, Porroglossum amethystinum, Porroglossum andreettae, Porroglossum aureum, Porroglossum condylosepalum, Porroglossum dactylum, Porroglossum dalstroemii, Porroglossum dreisei, Porroglossum echidna, Porroglossum eduardi, Porroglossum hirtzii, Porroglossum hoeijeri, Porroglossum hystrix, Porroglossum jesupiae, Porroglossum josei, Porroglossum lycinum, Porroglossum meridionale, Porroglossum mordax, Porroglossum muscosum, Porroglossum nutibara, Porroglossum olivaceum, Porroglossum peruvianum, Porroglossum portillae, Porroglossum procul, Porroglossum rodrigoi, Porroglossum schramii, Porroglossum sergii, Porroglossum taylorianum, Porroglossum teaguei, Porroglossum teretilabia, Porroglossum tokachii, Porroglossum tripollex, Porroglossum uxorium, Porroglossum lorenae, Porroglossum marniae, Porroglossum parsonsii, Porroglossum sijmii, Porroglossum merinoi, Porroglossum porphyreum, Porroglossum miguelangelii, Porroglossum oversteegenianum, Porroglossum gerritsenianum, Porroglossum adrianae, Porroglossum apoloae, Porroglossum dejonghei, Porroglossum ecuagenerense, Porroglossum myosurotum, Porroglossum acrobat, Porroglossum sororcula,

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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