Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
chrysocrates
ID:
321979

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 41: 4 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321311



Common Names

  • Telipogon Chrysocrates
  • Chrysocrates Orchid
  • Chrysocrates Telipogon


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Description

Telipogon chrysocrates (also called Chrysocrates' Telipogon, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1,400–2,400 m. It has an upright habit and produces yellow and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Telipogon chrysocrates is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Telipogon chrysocrates has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telipogon chrysocrates is an epiphytic orchid that grows in the tropical forests of Central America. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept moist and warm until germination occurs.

Where to Find Telipogon chrysocrates

Telipogon chrysocrates is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1,800-2,500 m.

Telipogon chrysocrates FAQ

What is the scientific name of Telipogon chrysocrates?

Telipogon chrysocrates

What is the natural habitat of Telipogon chrysocrates?

It is found in the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador

What is the flowering season of Telipogon chrysocrates?

It flowers from April to May

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,

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