Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
polyrrhizus
ID:
322070

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Otia Bot. Hamburg. : 6 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321402



Common Names

  • Telipogon Polyrrhizus
  • Many-root Telipogon
  • Many-root Orchid


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Description

Telipogon polyrrhizus (also called Polyrhizous Telipogon, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Colombia and Ecuador. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a thick, fleshy stem and long, narrow leaves. It is found in humid montane forests, often in the canopy of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Telipogon polyrrhizus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach ache, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Telipogon polyrrhizus has white or yellowish-white flowers with a yellow-green center. The flowers have a long, slender tube and are borne in a raceme. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telipogon polyrrhizus is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When grown in containers, it should be repotted every two to three years. When grown in the ground, it should be fertilized regularly and kept moist.

Where to Find Telipogon polyrrhizus

Telipogon polyrrhizus can be found in Colombia.

Telipogon polyrrhizus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Telipogon polyrrhizus?

Telipogon polyrrhizus

What is the natural habitat of Telipogon polyrrhizus?

It is found in the cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

What is the flowering season of Telipogon polyrrhizus?

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,

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