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Telipogon campoverdei

Telipogon campoverdei

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Maxillarieae
SubTribe: Telipogoninae
Genus: Telipogon
Species: Tp. campoverdei
Alliance:
Binomial name
Telipogon campoverdei
D.E.Benn. & Ric.Fernández 1992


Telipogon campoverdei is an epiphytic orchid in the genus Telipogon.

Description[]

Plant blooms at any season with one to two 4 cm wide flowers.

Distribution[]

Plant is found in the forest of Peru at elevations around 3000 meters

Culture[]

Plants are difficult to grow in cultivation. They require shady and cool conditions. Plants require high air circulation to prevent fungal rot and constant misting. Plants require frequent waterings. Plants can be grown in sphagnum moss or mounted. Do not allow potting media to ever dry.

Naming[]

Common Names: Campoverde's Telipogon

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