Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
appendiculatum
ID:
950137

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Hashim.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo, B 13: 36 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949475

Common Names

  • Epidendrum Appendiculatum
  • Appendiculatum Orchid
  • Appendiculatum Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum appendiculatum (also called Appendiculate Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is an epiphytic plant with long, thin, branching stems and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in humid forests and can be found in the understory of tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum appendiculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum appendiculatum has a small, white flower with a yellow lip. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum appendiculatum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It needs to be watered regularly during the growing season, but should be kept dry during the winter. Fertilize regularly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Epidendrum appendiculatum

Epidendrum appendiculatum is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

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-67809: Based on the initial data import
Tamotsu Hashimoto (1933-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Hashim.' in the authors string.