Status:
valid
Authors:
Schuit.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 120: 38 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332708
Common Names
- Chelonistele devogelii
- Devogel's Chelonistele
- Devogelii Chelonistele
Description
Chelonistele devogelii (also called Devogel's Chelonistele, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a yellow flower. It is native to Central America and is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Chelonistele devogelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chelonistele devogelii is yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and yellow.
Where to Find Chelonistele devogelii
Chelonistele devogelii can be found in Central America, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Chelonistele devogelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chelonistele devogelii?
Chelonistele devogelii
What is the common name of Chelonistele devogelii?
Devogel's chelonistele
Where is Chelonistele devogelii found?
It is found in the Brazilian Atlantic rainforest.
Species in the Chelonistele genus
Chelonistele senagangensis,
Chelonistele amplissima,
Chelonistele brevilamellata,
Chelonistele dentifera,
Chelonistele ingloria,
Chelonistele laetitia-reginae,
Chelonistele lamellulifera,
Chelonistele lurida,
Chelonistele ramentacea,
Chelonistele richardsii,
Chelonistele sulphurea,
Chelonistele unguiculata,
Chelonistele devogelii,
Chelonistele maximae-reginae,
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,