Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
adolfomorenoi
ID:
408742

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Vásquez & Ibisch

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Organisms Diversity Evol. 3: 101 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408074

Common Names

  • Adolfomorenoi Snake Gourd
  • Adolfomorenoi Trichosanthes
  • Trichosanthes Adolfomorenoi

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Description

Epidendrum adolfomorenoi (also called Adolfo Moreno's Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the gourd family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is a climbing vine with long, slender fruits and white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum adolfomorenoi is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and yards.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Epidendrum adolfomorenoi are white or yellowish-white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum adolfomorenoi is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers a warm, humid environment with partial shade.

Where to Find Epidendrum adolfomorenoi

Epidendrum adolfomorenoi can be found in Colombia.

Epidendrum adolfomorenoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epidendrum adolfomorenoi?

Epidendrum adolfomorenoi

What is the natural habitat of Epidendrum adolfomorenoi?

Tropical forests of Colombia

What is the flower color of Epidendrum adolfomorenoi?

Yellowish-green

Species in the Epidendrum genus

Epidendrum adolfomorenoi, Epidendrum cesar-fernandezii, Epidendrum gransabanense, Epidendrum lezlieae, Epidendrum marsiorum, Epidendrum montis-narae, Epidendrum reclinatum, Epidendrum silvanum, Epidendrum caeciliae, Epidendrum cancanae, Epidendrum foulquieri, Epidendrum fuscinum, Epidendrum josianae, Epidendrum macdougallii, Epidendrum misasii, Epidendrum monteverdense, Epidendrum paruimense, Epidendrum parviexasperatum, Epidendrum stolidium, Epidendrum acroamparoanum, Epidendrum acroscopeum, Epidendrum amaruense, Epidendrum atypicum, Epidendrum caparaoense, Epidendrum chalcochroma, Epidendrum cruciforme, Epidendrum cryptorhachis, Epidendrum cyclolobum, Epidendrum dejeaniae, Epidendrum dolichochlamys, Epidendrum folsomii, Epidendrum fortunae, Epidendrum gymnochlamys, Epidendrum haberi, Epidendrum hornitense, Epidendrum kusibabii, Epidendrum microrigidiflorum, Epidendrum nanodentatum, Epidendrum niveocaligarium, Epidendrum pachacutequianum, Epidendrum pachytepalum, Epidendrum philowercklei, Epidendrum platystomoides, Epidendrum platystomum, Epidendrum ptochicum, Epidendrum quispei, Epidendrum romero-castannedae, Epidendrum salpichlamys, Epidendrum sangayense, Epidendrum unicallosum,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-243339: Based on the initial data import
Pierre Ibisch (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ibisch' in the authors string.