Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
boscoense
ID:
950270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater & Dodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 4: 419 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949608

Common Names

  • Epidendrum Boscoense
  • Boscoense Orchid
  • Boscoense Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum boscoense (also called Boscoense Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is a small, herbaceous plant with a single stem and a cluster of small, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in tropical lowland rainforests and is often found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and abandoned plantations.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum boscoense 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

Epidendrum boscoense has white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum boscoense 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 boscoense

Epidendrum boscoense 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-67930: Based on the initial data import
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.