Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
alabastrialatum
ID:
950025

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Pollard ex Hágsater

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Orquidea (Mexico City) , n.s., 7: 20 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949363

Common Names

  • Alabastrialatum Epidendrum
  • Alabastrialatum Orchid
  • Alabastrialatum Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum alabastrialatum (also called Alabastrialatum 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 alabastrialatum 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 alabastrialatum 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 alabastrialatum is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is a terrestrial or lithophytic plant that grows in wet forests at elevations of 500-1500 meters. It can be propagated through division of the rhizome or by seed. Cultivation requirements include bright light, warm temperatures, and high humidity.

Where to Find Epidendrum alabastrialatum

Epidendrum alabastrialatum 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-67707: Based on the initial data import
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.
Glenn E. Pollard (1901-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Pollard' in the authors string.