Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
calyptratum
ID:
950361

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Lehm. & Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 26: 473 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949699

Common Names

  • Calyptratum Epidendrum
  • Calyptratum Orchid
  • Calyptratum Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum calyptratum (also called Epidendrum calyptratum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, thin stems with small, white flowers and prefers humid, shady environments.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum calyptratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epidendrum calyptratum is yellow and has a red center. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum calyptratum is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a variety of media, including bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and moderate humidity. Water regularly, allowing the medium to dry out between waterings. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength.

Where to Find Epidendrum calyptratum

Epidendrum calyptratum can be found in Central America, from Nicaragua to Panama.

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-68013: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Carl Lehmann (1850-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Lehm.' in the authors string.