Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tsipiriensis
ID:
807340

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pupulin) N.H.Williams & Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 5: 171 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806674



Common Names

  • Telipogon tsipiriensis
  • Tsipiri Telipogon
  • Tsipiri Orchid


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Description

Telipogon tsipiriensis (also called 'Tsipiri Telipogon', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in montane forests and grasslands, growing at elevations between 1,400 and 2,200 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Telipogon tsipiriensis has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Telipogon tsipiriensis has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black in color. The seedlings have a single, upright stem with two to four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telipogon tsipiriensis is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Telipogon tsipiriensis

Telipogon tsipiriensis is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations up to 2,000 m.

Telipogon tsipiriensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Telipogon tsipiriensis?

Telipogon tsipiriensis

What is the family of Telipogon tsipiriensis?

Orchidaceae

Where is Telipogon tsipiriensis found?

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-344930: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Norris H. Williams (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Williams' in the authors string.
Franco Pupulin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pupulin' in the authors string.