Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
difforme
ID:
950647

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1760

Citation Micro:
Enum. Syst. Pl. : 29 (1760)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949985

Common Names

  • Epidendrum Difforme
  • Difforme Epidendrum
  • Difforme Orchid

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Description

Epidendrum difforme (also called 'Deformed 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 difforme 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 difforme has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum difforme is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Epidendrum difforme

Epidendrum difforme is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000m.

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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