Species:
phuyupatamarcensis
 
                    
                 
             
            
                
                    
Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
W.Galiano, P.Nuñez & Tupay.
                
                
                    
Source:
tro
                
                
                    
Year:
2003
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Cantua 11: 11 (2003)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269975
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Telipogon phuyupatamarcensis
 - Phuyupatamarcensis Telipogon
 - Phuyupatamarcensis's Telipogon
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Telipogon phuyupatamarcensis (also called Phuyupatamarca Telipogon, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to the mountains of Peru. It grows in moist forests, and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its long, thin stems.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Telipogon phuyupatamarcensis is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as colds, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Telipogon phuyupatamarcensis has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Telipogon phuyupatamarcensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full to partial sun. It is best to water regularly and fertilize in the spring.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Telipogon phuyupatamarcensis
                        
                            Telipogon phuyupatamarcensis is native to Peru, where it grows in wet forests and along streams.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Telipogon phuyupatamarcensis FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Telipogon phuyupatamarcensis?
Telipogon phuyupatamarcensis
What is the common name of Telipogon phuyupatamarcensis?
Phuyupatamarcensis Telipogon
What is the natural habitat of Telipogon phuyupatamarcensis?
It is native to 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
                        
                            Percy Nuñez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Nuñez' in the authors string.
 Washington Galiano: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Galiano' in the authors string.