Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
321981

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 9: 166 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321313



Common Names

  • Telipogon Costaricensis
  • Costaricensis Orchid
  • Costaricensis Telipogon


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Synonyms

  • Telipogon buenavistae Kraenzl. [unknown]

Description

Telipogon costaricensis (also called Costa Rican Telipogon, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Costa Rica and Panama. 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 costaricensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Telipogon costaricensis 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 costaricensis is a species of orchid found in Costa Rica and Panama. It is a terrestrial orchid, growing in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000–2000 m. It is a medium-sized plant, with an erect stem up to 40 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate, up to 10 cm long. The inflorescence is a raceme of up to 10 flowers, with a white or yellowish-green labellum. The flowers are fragrant. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Telipogon costaricensis

Telipogon costaricensis is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1,500-2,500 m.

Telipogon costaricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Telipogon costaricensis?

Telipogon costaricensis

What is the natural habitat of Telipogon costaricensis?

It is found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica

What is the flowering season of Telipogon costaricensis?

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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