Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
agathosmicum
ID:
950019

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 22: 841 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949357

Common Names

  • Agathosmic Epidendrum
  • Agathosmic Orchid
  • Agathosmic Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum agathosmicum (also called Agathosmic Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic orchid that can grow up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America and is typically found in wet, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum agathosmicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epidendrum agathosmicum is yellow, with a white lip. The seed is a small, dark brown, round to oval shape. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum agathosmicum is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by seed or division. It grows best in partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It is hardy in USDA zones 10-12.

Where to Find Epidendrum agathosmicum

Epidendrum agathosmicum is native to Central America.

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,

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