Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
teaguei
ID:
321893

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


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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.

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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 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