Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
genegeorgei
ID:
322000

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.E.Benn. & Ric.Fernández

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Publ. Mus. Hist. Nat. Univ. Nacion. Mayor San Marcos, Bot. 36: 4 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321332



Common Names

  • Telipogon genegeorgei
  • Genegeorgei Telipogon
  • Gene George's Telipogon


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Description

Telipogon genegeorgei (also called Genegeorge's 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 genegeorgei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Telipogon genegeorgei has a white flower with a yellow center and a greenish-yellow ovary. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telipogon genegeorgei 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 genegeorgei

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

Telipogon genegeorgei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Telipogon genegeorgei?

Telipogon genegeorgei

What is the natural habitat of Telipogon genegeorgei?

It is found in the cloud forests of Colombia

What is the flowering season of Telipogon genegeorgei?

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-202122: Based on the initial data import
David E. Bennett (1923-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.E.Benn.' in the authors string.
Ricardo Fernández Gonzales (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ric.Fernández' in the authors string.