Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
eduardo-perezii
ID:
1324000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater & E.Santiago

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 14: t. 1426 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336454


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Description

Epidendrum eduardo-perezii (also called Eduardo-Perezii Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Colombia. It has an erect stem with a single leaf at the base and a few bracts. It has a white flower with a yellow lip and a long spur. It grows in wet meadows, grasslands, and tropical deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum eduardo-perezii has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum eduardo-perezii has white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum eduardo-perezii can be cultivated and propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. When propagating by division, the rhizome should be divided into sections with at least two growth points and planted in a well-draining medium. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on the surface of a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be repotted into individual containers.

Where to Find Epidendrum eduardo-perezii

Epidendrum eduardo-perezii is found in Colombia.

Epidendrum eduardo-perezii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epidendrum eduardo-perezii?

Epidendrum eduardo-perezii

What is the family of Epidendrum eduardo-perezii?

Orchidaceae

What is the native range of Epidendrum eduardo-perezii?

Colombia

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

Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Santiago Ayala: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Santiago' in the authors string.