Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
astroglossus
ID:
321954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Xenia Orchid. 1: 16 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321286



Common Names

  • Telipogon Astroglossus
  • Astroglossus Orchid
  • Astroglossus Telipogon


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Synonyms

  • Stellilabium astroglossum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Stellilabium tanii Dodson [unknown]
  • Trichoceros astroglossus (Rchb.f.) Lindl. ex Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Telipogon tanii (Dodson) N.H.Williams & Dressler [unknown]
  • Stellilabium amicorum Szlach. & Marg. [unknown]
  • Dipterostele tanii (Dodson) Garay & G.A.Romero [unknown]
  • Telipogon amicorum (Szlach. & Marg.) J.M.H.Shaw [unknown]

Description

Telipogon astroglossus (also called 'Star-tongued Telipogon', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Telipogon astroglossus is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and as a hedge plant. The plant is attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Telipogon astroglossus is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telipogon astroglossus 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 Telipogon astroglossus

Telipogon astroglossus is native to the cloud forests of Colombia.

Telipogon astroglossus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Telipogon astroglossus?

Telipogon astroglossus

What is the family of Telipogon astroglossus?

Orchidaceae

What is the habitat of Telipogon astroglossus?

Humid montane forests

Species in the Telipogon genus

Telipogon alberti, Telipogon alegriae, Telipogon ampliflorus, Telipogon andicola, Telipogon antioquianus, Telipogon antonietae, Telipogon ardeltianus, Telipogon ariasii, Telipogon astroglossus, Telipogon asuayanus, Telipogon atropurpurea, Telipogon aureus, Telipogon auriculatus, Telipogon auritus, Telipogon ballesteroi, Telipogon benedicti, Telipogon bergoldii, Telipogon berthae, Telipogon biolleyi, Telipogon boissierianus, Telipogon bowmanii, Telipogon butcheri, Telipogon campoverdei, Telipogon caroliae, Telipogon cascajalensis, Telipogon caucanus, Telipogon chiriquensis, Telipogon christobalensis, Telipogon chrysocrates, Telipogon collantesii, Telipogon costaricensis, Telipogon cuyujensis, Telipogon dalstromii, Telipogon davidsonii, Telipogon dendriticus, Telipogon dodsonii, Telipogon dubius, Telipogon eberhardii, Telipogon ecuadorensis, Telipogon elcimeyae, Telipogon falcatus, Telipogon felinus, Telipogon fritillum, Telipogon frymirei, Telipogon genegeorgei, Telipogon glicensteinii, Telipogon gnomus, Telipogon gracilipes, Telipogon gracilis, Telipogon guacamayensis,

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