Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
caeciliae
ID:
795194

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Ortiz & Hágsater

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 24: 3 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794527

Common Names

  • Epidendrum caeciliae
  • Caecilia's Epidendrum
  • Cecilia's Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum caeciliae (also called Caecilia's epidendrum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is typically found in humid, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum caeciliae is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is also used as a stimulant and for weight loss.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum caeciliae has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin, needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum caeciliae is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Epidendrum caeciliae

Epidendrum caeciliae is native to Central America and can be found in humid forests and along riverbanks.

Epidendrum caeciliae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epidendrum caeciliae?

Epidendrum caeciliae

What is the common name of Epidendrum caeciliae?

Caecilia's Epidendrum

What is the natural habitat of Epidendrum caeciliae?

Tropical rainforests in Central and South 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-333087: Based on the initial data import
Pedro Ortiz Valdivieso (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Ortiz' in the authors string.
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.