Telipogon fritillum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fritillum
ID:
321998
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f. & Warsz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 2: 101 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321330
Common Names
- Telipogon Fritillum
- Fritillum Orchid
- Fritillum Telipogon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Telipogon fritillum (also called Fritillum 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 fritillum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Telipogon fritillum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Telipogon fritillum 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 fritillum
Telipogon fritillum is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1,800-2,500 m.
Telipogon fritillum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Telipogon fritillum?
Telipogon fritillum
What is the natural habitat of Telipogon fritillum?
It is found in the cloud forests of Colombia
What is the flowering season of Telipogon fritillum?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-202120: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Józef Warszewicz (1812-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warsz.' in the authors string.