Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
erectum
ID:
916848

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brieger & Bicalho

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Relat. Ci. Dept. Inst. Genet. Esc. Super. Agric. Luiz Queiroz 11: 27 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916183

Common Names

  • Erectum Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum Erectum
  • Erectum Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum erectum (also called 'Erect Epidendrum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to the Caribbean. It has a rosette of long, narrow leaves with a silvery-green coloration and clusters of small, white flowers. It is found growing on the branches of trees in humid, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum erectum is an ornamental plant used to decorate homes and gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum erectum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are green and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum erectum is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Epidendrum erectum

Epidendrum erectum can be found in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

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-461168: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Gustav Brieger (1900-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brieger' in the authors string.
Hamilton Dias Bicalho: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bicalho' in the authors string.