Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
bogotensis
ID:
561720

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 36(I): 214 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561052



Common Names

  • Basistemon bogotensis
  • Bogotensis Basistemon
  • Basistemon Orchid


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Description

Basistemon bogotensis (also called Bogota basistemon, among many other common names) is a small shrub or subshrub native to Colombia and Ecuador. It has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and grows in wet, montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Basistemon bogotensis is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It has a long blooming period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators. It can also be used in landscaping, as a groundcover, and as a container plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Basistemon bogotensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Basistemon bogotensis is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Water regularly, but allow the potting medium to dry out between waterings. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced orchid fertilizer. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Basistemon bogotensis

Basistemon bogotensis is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Basistemon bogotensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Basistemon bogotensis?

Basistemon bogotensis

What is the common name of Basistemon bogotensis?

Bogota basistemon

What is the natural habitat of Basistemon bogotensis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799709-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].