Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cryptorhachis
ID:
809216

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 8: 823 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808550

Common Names

  • Epidendrum Cryptorhachis
  • Cryptorhachis Orchid
  • Cryptorhachis Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum cryptorhachis (also called Cryptorhachis Epidendrum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical South America. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has long, thin, and lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum cryptorhachis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties and is used to treat fever, coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum cryptorhachis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum cryptorhachis is a terrestrial orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizome. It prefers well-draining, sandy soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Epidendrum cryptorhachis

Epidendrum cryptorhachis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-346787: Based on the initial data import
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.