Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cardioepichilum
ID:
913125

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater, D.Trujillo & E.Santiago

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 11: t. 1108 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912460

Common Names

  • Epidendrum Cardioepichilum
  • Cardioepichilum Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum cardioepichilum (also called Cardioepichilum Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, and grows in humid montane forests at elevations of 800-2400m. It has an inflorescence of up to 10 flowers, each with a white or yellow labellum and a yellow column.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum cardioepichilum 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 cardioepichilum has a small, fragrant flower with a yellowish-green lip and white petals. The seed is small and round, with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, thin stems and bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum cardioepichilum is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division of the rootstock. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix and watered regularly. It can tolerate temperatures down to 40°F.

Where to Find Epidendrum cardioepichilum

Epidendrum cardioepichilum is found in the tropical forests of 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-457382: Based on the initial data import
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.
Delsy Trujillo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Trujillo' in the authors string.