Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
barbeliana
ID:
923279

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Jost & Shepard

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 11: 11 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922614



Common Names

  • Teagueia barbeliana
  • Barbeliana Teagueia
  • Barbeliana Teagueia Plant


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Description

Teagueia barbeliana (also called Barbel's Teagueia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Central and South America. It has long, grass-like leaves and grows in dense clumps. It is found in humid forests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Teagueia barbeliana is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak in exposed areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Teagueia barbeliana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Teagueia barbeliana can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep in a warm, humid environment. When propagating from division, divide the plant in the spring or early summer and replant the divisions in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the divisions in a warm, humid environment until they have established.

Where to Find Teagueia barbeliana

Teagueia barbeliana is native to Ecuador and can be found in cloud forests and montane forests.

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-468230: Based on the initial data import
Lou Jost: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Jost' in the authors string.
Anderson Shepard: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shepard' in the authors string.