Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
alfonsopozoi
ID:
913101

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater & Dodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 7: t. 702 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912436

Common Names

  • Epidendrum alfonsopozoi
  • Alfonsopozoi Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum Alfonsopozoi

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Description

Epidendrum alfonsopozoi (also called Alfonsopozo's Epidendrum, among many other common names) is an evergreen epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is native to Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats such as rainforests and mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum alfonsopozoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum alfonsopozoi has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum alfonsopozoi is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is an epiphytic orchid which grows on trees and shrubs. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-draining soil mix, and the seed should be sown on a sterile medium. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Epidendrum alfonsopozoi

Epidendrum alfonsopozoi is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru.

Epidendrum alfonsopozoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epidendrum alfonsopozoi?

Epidendrum alfonsopozoi

What is the common name of Epidendrum alfonsopozoi?

Alfonso Pozo's Epidendrum

What is the natural habitat of Epidendrum alfonsopozoi?

It is native to Mexico and Guatemala

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-457360: Based on the initial data import
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.