Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
chingazaënse
ID:
1318105

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater, E.Santiago & Uribe Vélez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 15(2): t. 1577 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330559

Common Names

  • Epidendrum chingazaënse
  • Chingazaënse Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum chingazaënse (also called 'Chingazaense', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in montane forests at elevations of 1500-3000m.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum chingazaënse is a popular ornamental plant with fragrant white flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum chingazaënse has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum chingazaënse is a species of orchid native to Colombia. It is easily propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plants every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Divide the plants every two to three years to maintain their vigor.

Where to Find Epidendrum chingazaënse

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

Epidendrum chingazaënse FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epidendrum chingazaënse?

Epidendrum chingazaënse

What is the common name of Epidendrum chingazaënse?

Chingazaënse

Where is Epidendrum chingazaënse found?

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,

References

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.
Carlos Uribe Vélez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uribe Vélez' in the authors string.