Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cardiophorum
ID:
950391

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 9: 214 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949729

Common Names

  • Cardiophorum Epidendrum
  • Cardiophorum Orchid
  • Cardiophorum Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum cardiophorum (also called Heart-shaped Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America. It is an epiphyte with long, thin stems and small, green leaves. It produces yellow flowers with a white lip. It is found in humid forests and tropical woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum cardiophorum is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epidendrum cardiophorum is a small, yellow-green flower with a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum cardiophorum 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 cardiophorum

Epidendrum cardiophorum can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia.

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,