Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bernoullii
ID:
918337

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f. ex Hágsater & L.Sánchez

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 12: t. 1209 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917672

Common Names

  • Epidendrum bernoullii
  • Bernoulli's Epidendrum
  • Bernoulli's Orchid

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Description

Epidendrum bernoullii (also called Bernoulli's Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Ecuador and Peru. It is an epiphyte with a single, erect stem that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1,500-2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum bernoullii is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epidendrum bernoullii is yellow and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum bernoullii is a species of orchid native to Ecuador. It can be cultivated in a well-drained soil mix, in partial shade, and with regular watering. Propagation is done through division of the plant or by seed.

Where to Find Epidendrum bernoullii

Epidendrum bernoullii is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in the rainforests of Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.

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-463020: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.
Luis M. Sánchez (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Sánchez' in the authors string.