Status:
valid
Authors:
(Luer) Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 39: 140. 1991 Icon. Pleurothall. vol. 8
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321225
Common Names
- Teagueia teaguei
- Teaguei Teagueia
- Teagueia of Teaguei
Synonyms
- Platystele teaguei Luer [unknown]
Description
Teagueia teaguei (also called Teague'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 teaguei 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 teaguei has small, yellow flowers with white petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Teagueia teaguei 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 teaguei
Teagueia teaguei can be found in Colombia.
Teagueia teaguei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Teagueia teaguei?
Teagueia teaguei
What is the family of Teagueia teaguei?
Orchidaceae
What is the habitat of Teagueia teaguei?
Humid montane forests
Species in the Teagueia genus
Teagueia alyssana,
Teagueia cymbisepala,
Teagueia jostii,
Teagueia lehmannii,
Teagueia phasmida,
Teagueia rex,
Teagueia sancheziae,
Teagueia teaguei,
Teagueia tentaculata,
Teagueia zeus,
Teagueia portillae,
Teagueia barbeliana,
Teagueia puroana,
Teagueia moisesii,
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,