Status:
valid
Authors:
Hágsater & E.Santiago
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 9: t. 913 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912448
Common Names
- Epidendrum bicuniculatum
- Bicuniculatum Epidendrum
- Epidendrum Bicuniculatum
Description
Epidendrum bicuniculatum (also called Bicuniculatum Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central America and is found in humid, evergreen forests. It is a small, epiphytic plant with long, narrow leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Epidendrum bicuniculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epidendrum bicuniculatum has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Epidendrum bicuniculatum is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is an epiphytic orchid which grows on trees and shrubs. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-draining soil mix, and the seed should be sown on a sterile medium. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Epidendrum bicuniculatum
Epidendrum bicuniculatum is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.
Epidendrum bicuniculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epidendrum bicuniculatum?
Epidendrum bicuniculatum
What is the common name of Epidendrum bicuniculatum?
Bicuniculatum Epidendrum
What is the natural habitat of Epidendrum bicuniculatum?
It is native to Mexico and Guatemala
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,