Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
baezense
ID:
950194

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater & Dodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 2: t. 111 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949532

Common Names

  • Baezense Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum baezense
  • Baez Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum baezense (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 baezense 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 baezense 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 baezense can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring or early summer. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Epidendrum baezense

Epidendrum baezense 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-67862: 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.