Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
zeus
ID:
321895

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Luer & Hirtz) O.Gruss & M.Wolff

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Orchid. Atlas : 417 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321227



Common Names

  • Teagueia zeus
  • Zeus Teagueia
  • Teagueia of Zeus


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Synonyms

  • Platystele zeus Luer & Hirtz [unknown]

Description

Teagueia zeus (also called Zeus 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 zeus 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 zeus 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 zeus 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 zeus

Teagueia zeus is native to the cloud forests of Colombia.

Teagueia zeus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Teagueia zeus?

Teagueia zeus

What is the common name of Teagueia zeus?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Teagueia zeus?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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-202014: 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.
Olaf Rainer Gruss (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Gruss' in the authors string.
Manfred Wolff (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Wolff' in the authors string.