Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
blepharoclinium
ID:
950257

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 41: 37 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949595

Common Names

  • Epidendrum Blepharoclinium
  • Blepharoclinium Orchid
  • Blepharoclinium Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum blepharoclinium (also called Eyelash-shaped Epidendrum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic species of orchid native to Peru. It has long, thin, branching stems and small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips. It is found growing in humid forests at elevations of 500 to 1000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum blepharoclinium is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its fragrant flowers and long flowering period.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epidendrum blepharoclinium is a small, yellow-green flower with a long, curved spur. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum blepharoclinium can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. During the winter, reduce watering.

Where to Find Epidendrum blepharoclinium

Epidendrum blepharoclinium is native to the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador.

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,

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