Status:
valid
Authors:
Hágsater & L.Sánchez
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 2: t. 117 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254790
Common Names
- Epidendrum Compaccii
- Compacci's Epidendrum
- Compacci's Orchid
Description
Epidendrum compaccii (also called Compacci's Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Epidendrum compaccii is used as a medicinal plant and as a source of food. It is also used in traditional ceremonies and rituals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epidendrum compaccii has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Epidendrum compaccii is an epiphytic orchid that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be fertilized regularly and kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Epidendrum compaccii
Epidendrum compaccii is native to Costa Rica and can be found growing in moist, tropical forests.
Epidendrum compaccii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epidendrum compaccii?
Epidendrum compaccii
What is the common name of Epidendrum compaccii?
Compacci's Epidendrum
What is the natural habitat of Epidendrum compaccii?
It is native to Central America and northern 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,