Status:
valid
Authors:
Karremans & C.M.Sm.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 14: t. 1412 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336440
Common Names
- Epidendrum bogarinii
- Bogarin's Epidendrum
- Epidendrum
Description
Epidendrum bogarinii (also called 'Bogarin's Epidendrum', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid species that has a sympodial growth habit. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid, tropical forests. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, and its inflorescence is a long, pendulous raceme with many small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Epidendrum bogarinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Epidendrum bogarinii is yellow with purple stripes. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Epidendrum bogarinii is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. The plant prefers bright indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Epidendrum bogarinii
Epidendrum bogarinii is found in Costa Rica.
Epidendrum bogarinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epidendrum bogarinii?
Epidendrum bogarinii
What type of plant is Epidendrum bogarinii?
Orchid
Where is Epidendrum bogarinii found?
Central America
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
Christina M. Smith: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Sm.' in the authors string.