Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
biforatum
ID:
1223188

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 30(Misc.): 15 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001222526

Common Names

  • Epidendrum biforatum
  • Two-Lobed Epidendrum
  • Biforated Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum biforatum (also called Biforatum Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the Mediterranean region. It has an erect stem up to 25 cm tall, with a single flower at the top. The flower has a yellowish-green labellum, with a dark purple-brown center. It grows in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum biforatum is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as cut flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epidendrum biforatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green, with a single, long, thin stem and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum biforatum is a tropical orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers bright, indirect sunlight and temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C). It should be watered regularly and allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and warm.

Where to Find Epidendrum biforatum

Epidendrum biforatum is native to Central and South America, including Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

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 version 1.0, record: kew-67904: Originally associated with wfo-0000949579
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-67904: Originally associated with wfo-0000949579
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:631416-1: Based on the initial data import