Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
dermatanthum
ID:
950636

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 1: 184 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949974

Common Names

  • Epidendrum Dermatanthum
  • Dermatanthum Epidendrum
  • Dermatanthum Orchid

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Description

Epidendrum dermatanthum (also called 'Skin-flowered Epidendrum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m. It is an epiphytic plant with long, thin, branching stems and small, oblong leaves. The flowers are small and white with a yellow lip.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum dermatanthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum dermatanthum has small white flowers with a yellow centre. The flowers have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum dermatanthum is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into sections with at least three leaves each. When propagating by stem cuttings, cut a stem with at least three leaves and place it in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Epidendrum dermatanthum

Epidendrum dermatanthum is native to Central and South America. It can be found in nurseries and garden centers in tropical regions, or online from specialty plant nurseries.

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,

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