Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cuencanum
ID:
950588

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 8: 70 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949926

Common Names

  • Epidendrum Cuencanum
  • Cuencanum Epidendrum
  • Cuencanum Reed-Stem Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum cuencanum (also called 'Cuenca Epidendrum', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and is commonly found in humid forests and rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum cuencanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets and arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum cuencanum has small, yellow flowers with a white lip. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum cuencanum is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab. It requires bright, indirect light and should be kept in a warm, humid environment. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs or by seed. It is best to divide the pseudobulbs in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Epidendrum cuencanum

Epidendrum cuencanum 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-68219: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.