Teagueia sancheziae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sancheziae
ID:
321892
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & L.Jost
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 79: 133. 2000 ; Icon. Pleurothallid. XX
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321224
Common Names
- Teagueia sancheziae
- Sancheziae Teagueia
- Teagueia of Sancheziae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Teagueia sancheziae (also called Sanchez's Teagueia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in moist forests and has ovate-shaped leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Teagueia sancheziae is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Teagueia sancheziae has small, yellow flowers with white petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Teagueia sancheziae is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but will need more frequent watering. Pruning is not necessary, but can be done to maintain a desired shape.
Where to Find Teagueia sancheziae
Teagueia sancheziae is native to Ecuador.
Teagueia sancheziae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Teagueia sancheziae?
Teagueia sancheziae
What is the family of Teagueia sancheziae?
Orchidaceae
What is the habitat of Teagueia sancheziae?
Humid montane forests
Species in the Teagueia genus
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-202011: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Lou Jost: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Jost' in the authors string.