Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tentaculata
ID:
321894

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Hirtz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 39: 144. 1991 ; Icon. Pleurothallid. VIII

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321226



Common Names

  • Teagueia tentaculata
  • Tentaculata Teagueia
  • Teagueia of Tentaculata


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Description

Teagueia tentaculata (also called Tentaculate 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 tentaculata 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 tentaculata 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 tentaculata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Teagueia tentaculata

Teagueia tentaculata can be found in the cloud forests of the Andes in Ecuador and Peru.

Teagueia tentaculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Teagueia tentaculata?

Teagueia tentaculata

What is the family of Teagueia tentaculata?

Orchidaceae

What is the habitat of Teagueia tentaculata?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-202013: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Alexander C. Hirtz (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hirtz' in the authors string.