Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
portillae
ID:
569638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christenson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 111: 246 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568970



Common Names

  • Telipogon portillae
  • Portillae Telipogon
  • Portillae


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Description

Telipogon portillae (also called 'Yellow-flowered Telipogon', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in montane forests at elevations of 2,000–3,000 m. The plant has a short stem with a single leaf and a single yellow flower.

Uses & Benefits

Telipogon portillae can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Telipogon portillae is a small, white or pinkish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a white or pinkish-white color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telipogon portillae is an epiphytic orchid that grows in warm, humid climates. It can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a pot of moist, well-draining potting mix. To propagate by division, carefully separate the rhizomes and replant in a pot of moist, well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Telipogon portillae

Telipogon portillae is native to Colombia and Ecuador and can be found in moist tropical forests.

Telipogon portillae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Telipogon portillae?

Telipogon portillae

What is the common name of Telipogon portillae?

Portilla's Telipogon

What is the natural habitat of Telipogon portillae?

It is found in tropical montane forests in Colombia

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-267970: Based on the initial data import
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.