Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
williamsii
ID:
915278

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Ortiz

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 25: 127 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914613



Common Names

  • Telipogon Williamsii
  • Williamsii Telipogon
  • Williamsii Star-orchid


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Description

Telipogon williamsii (also called Williams' telipogon, among many other common names) is a perennial orchid native to Central America. It has a single stem and grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers moist soils and is commonly found in open grasslands, roadsides, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Telipogon williamsii is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Telipogon williamsii is small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telipogon williamsii is a terrestrial orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be cultivated in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes and replanting them in a well-draining potting mix. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Telipogon williamsii

Telipogon williamsii is native to 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,

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