Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cordiforme
ID:
950530

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 8: 47 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949868

Common Names

  • Cordiform Orchid
  • Epidendrum cordiforme
  • Cordiform Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum cordiforme (also called 'Heart-shaped Star Orchid', among many other common names) is a medium-sized epiphytic orchid with a short, branching stem and small, leathery leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum cordiforme is a popular ornamental plant, used to decorate gardens and homes. It has a long blooming period and is known for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum cordiforme has white flowers with a yellow lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum cordiforme is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a pot or mounted on a tree. It prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil and bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds need to be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Epidendrum cordiforme

Epidendrum cordiforme is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-68167: Based on the initial data import
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.