Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
caribiorum
ID:
1319741

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ackerman & Acev.-Rodr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 98: 633 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332195

Common Names

  • Epidendrum caribiorum
  • Caribbean Epidendrum
  • Caribbean

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Description

Epidendrum caribiorum (also called Caribbean Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is an epiphytic herb that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Hispaniola, and is found in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum caribiorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum caribiorum has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum caribiorum is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Division should be done in the spring when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Epidendrum caribiorum

Epidendrum caribiorum can be found in the Caribbean Islands.

Epidendrum caribiorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epidendrum caribiorum?

Epidendrum caribiorum

What is the common name of Epidendrum caribiorum?

Caribbean Epidendrum

Where is Epidendrum caribiorum native to?

Caribbean Islands

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

Pedro Acevedo-Rodríguez (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acev.-Rodr.' in the authors string.
James D. Ackerman (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ackerman' in the authors string.