Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
devogelii
ID:
1320254

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

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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.

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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 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

André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.