Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
avicule
ID:
950187

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker) 3: 85 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949525

Common Names

  • Avicule Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum avicule
  • Little Bird Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum avicule (also called Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Central and South America. It has long, thin leaves and grows in humid, tropical environments. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum avicule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epidendrum avicule is yellow and has a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum avicule 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 avicule

Epidendrum avicule is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes mountains.

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-67856: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.