Description
Epidendrum fujimorianum (also called 'Fujimori's Epidendrum', among many other common names) is a perennial epiphyte orchid native to Peru and Ecuador. It is found in humid, tropical forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters. It has a short stem with a single, large, leathery leaf and a long, thin, branched inflorescence. The flowers are white to yellowish-green, with a yellow lip.
Uses & Benefits
Epidendrum fujimorianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epidendrum fujimorianum has small, white flowers with a yellow-green center. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.