Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
compaccii
ID:
1255452

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

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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.

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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,

References

Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.
Luis M. Sánchez (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Sánchez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304846-2: Based on the initial data import