Status:
valid
Authors:
Hágsater & Dodson
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 7: t. 713 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912451
Common Names
- Epidendrum Brachyblastum
- Brachyblastum Epidendrum
- Epidendrum
Description
Epidendrum brachyblastum (also called Brachyblastum 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 brachyblastum 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 brachyblastum 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 brachyblastum is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Epidendrum brachyblastum
Epidendrum brachyblastum is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Epidendrum brachyblastum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epidendrum brachyblastum?
Epidendrum brachyblastum
What is the common name of Epidendrum brachyblastum?
Brachyblastum Epidendrum
What is the natural habitat of Epidendrum brachyblastum?
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,