Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
brachyrhodochilum
ID:
1332549

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater & E.Santiago

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 15(1): t. 1508 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345003

Common Names

  • Epidendrum brachyrhodochilum
  • Brachyrhodochilum Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum Brachyrhodochilum

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Description

Epidendrum brachyrhodochilum (also called short-lipped epidendrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small epiphyte with long, thin leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to Colombia and is found in montane rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum brachyrhodochilum is used as a source of timber, for medicinal purposes, and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epidendrum brachyrhodochilum is yellowish-green with a white lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum brachyrhodochilum is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be grown in a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light. It prefers well-draining soil that is kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Epidendrum brachyrhodochilum

Epidendrum brachyrhodochilum is found in Peru and Ecuador.

Epidendrum brachyrhodochilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epidendrum brachyrhodochilum?

Epidendrum brachyrhodochilum

What is the family of Epidendrum brachyrhodochilum?

Orchidaceae

Where is Epidendrum brachyrhodochilum native to?

Mexico

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

Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Santiago Ayala: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Santiago' in the authors string.