Status:
valid
Authors:
(Garay & Dunst.) Senghas & Lückel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Orchideen Beschreib. Kult. Zücht. , ed. 3, I/B(30): 1874 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321294
Common Names
- Telipogon Bergoldii
- Bergoldii Orchid
- Bergoldii Telipogon
Synonyms
- Stellilabium bergoldii (Garay & Dunst.) Carnevali & G.A.Romero [unknown]
- Trichoceros bergoldii Garay & Dunst. [unknown]
- Darwiniella bergoldii (Garay & Dunst.) Braas & Lückel [unknown]
- Darwiniera bergoldii (Garay & Dunst.) Braas & Lückel [unknown]
- Telipogon bergoldii (Garay & Dunst.) N.H.Williams & Dressler [unknown]
Description
Telipogon bergoldii (also called Bergold's Telipogon, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Central America. It is a terrestrial plant with a single, erect stem reaching up to 40 cm in height. The leaves are lanceolate and arranged in two rows. The flowers are yellow and grow in a terminal inflorescence. It is found in wet forests from Nicaragua to Panama.
Uses & Benefits
Telipogon bergoldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Telipogon bergoldii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Telipogon bergoldii 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 bergoldii
Telipogon bergoldii is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1,800-2,500 m.
Telipogon bergoldii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Telipogon bergoldii?
Telipogon bergoldii
What is the family of Telipogon bergoldii?
Orchidaceae
What is the habitat of Telipogon bergoldii?
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,