Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
paucartambensis
ID:
915604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Farfán, Nauray & A.Galán

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 65: 427 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914939



Common Names

  • Paucartambo Telipogon
  • Paucartambo Orchid
  • Paucartambo Telipogon Orchid


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Description

Telipogon paucartambensis (also called 'Paucartambo Telipogon', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has a rosette of long, narrow leaves with a silvery-green coloration and clusters of small, white flowers. It is found growing on the branches of trees in humid, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Telipogon paucartambensis is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Telipogon paucartambensis has small, white flowers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a conical shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telipogon paucartambensis is an epiphytic orchid native to Peru. It can be grown in a potting mix of sphagnum moss, perlite, and bark chips. Propagation is done through division of the clumps. The plant prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Telipogon paucartambensis

Telipogon paucartambensis can be found in Peru.

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-459965: Based on the initial data import
Antonio Galán de Mera (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Galán' in the authors string.
William Nauray: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nauray' in the authors string.
William Farfán Rios: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Farfán' in the authors string.