Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cearense
ID:
950415

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barb.Rodr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Gen. Spec. Orchid. 2: 141 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949753

Common Names

  • Cearense Epidendrum
  • Cearense Orchid
  • Cearense Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum cearense (also called 'Ceara Epidendrum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central America, from Mexico to Panama. It has long, thin, arching stems with many small, yellow flowers. It grows in humid, shady forests, often in the crotches of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum cearense is used in landscaping as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum cearense has small white flowers with a yellow centre. The flowers have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum cearense is an evergreen, epiphytic orchid that can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be kept in bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. Division is the easiest method and can be done in the spring or summer. Stem cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and should be placed in moist soil and kept warm and humid until they root.

Where to Find Epidendrum cearense

Epidendrum cearense can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.

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,