Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fractus
ID:
837672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
OrchideenJ. 14: 12 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837007



Common Names

  • Telipogon fractus
  • Fractured Telipogon
  • Fractus Telipogon


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Description

Telipogon fractus (also called Fractured Telipogon, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has thin, upright stems with small, green-brown leaves and tiny white flowers. It grows in humid, shady forests, often on the branches of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Telipogon fractus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Telipogon fractus is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telipogon fractus is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division or tissue culture. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be watered regularly, but the soil should be allowed to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Telipogon fractus

Telipogon fractus is native to the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Telipogon fractus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Telipogon fractus?

Telipogon fractus

What is the common name of Telipogon fractus?

Fractured Telipogon

What is the natural habitat of Telipogon fractus?

It is found in the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador

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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