Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nervosus
ID:
322044

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 1916: 650 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321376



Common Names

  • Telipogon Nervosus
  • Nervous Telipogon
  • Nervous Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Telipogon angustifolius Kunth [unknown]
  • Telipogon steyermarkii Foldats [unknown]
  • Tradescantia nervosa L. [unknown]

Description

Telipogon nervosus (also called 'Nervous 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 1,000–2,000 m. It has a single, erect, fleshy, elliptic-lanceolate leaf and a single, erect, fleshy, cylindrical inflorescence with many flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Telipogon nervosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Telipogon nervosus has a white flower with a yellow center and a 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 nervosus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The plant can be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Telipogon nervosus

Telipogon nervosus can be found in Colombia.

Telipogon nervosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Telipogon nervosus?

Telipogon nervosus

What is the natural habitat of Telipogon nervosus?

Tropical montane forests

What is the flowering period of Telipogon nervosus?

April to June

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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