Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
exaltatum
ID:
950756

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 117: 26 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000950094

Common Names

  • Epidendrum Exaltatum
  • Exaltatum Epidendrum
  • Exaltatum Orchid

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Description

Epidendrum exaltatum (also called Exalted Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico and Central America. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on other plants, typically in humid forests. It has long, thin leaves and produces small, purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum exaltatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epidendrum exaltatum is white with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum exaltatum is a terrestrial orchid native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil, in a bright, sunny location. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept moist.

Where to Find Epidendrum exaltatum

Epidendrum exaltatum 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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