Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aromoense
ID:
1317674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cornejo & Hágsater

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 19: 185 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330128

Common Names

  • Epidendrum aromoense
  • Aromoense Epidendrum
  • Aromo Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum aromoense (also called 'Aromo Epidendrum', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has a upright habit and its leaves are linear. It is found in grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum aromoense is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Epidendrum aromoense are white or yellow, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum aromoense can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Epidendrum aromoense

Epidendrum aromoense is native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, and is commonly found in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Epidendrum aromoense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epidendrum aromoense?

Epidendrum aromoense

What is the common name of Epidendrum aromoense?

Aromoense Epidendrum

What type of plant is Epidendrum aromoense?

A flowering epiphyte

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

Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.
Xavier Cornejo (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cornejo' in the authors string.