Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
holochilum
ID:
1088830

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Mansf. ex Hágsater

Source:
tro

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 17(1): t. 1727. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001088168

Common Names

  • Hollow-Chilum Epidendrum
  • Hollow-Chilum Orchid
  • Hollow-Chilum Epidendrum Orchid

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Description

Epidendrum holochilum (also called Holochilum Epidendrum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in humid, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum holochilum is a popular ornamental plant. It is often used in gardens and landscapes to add color and texture. It is also known to attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum holochilum has small, waxy, yellow flowers with a white lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum holochilum is a tropical epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright light and warm temperatures, and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seedlings should be kept moist and warm, and should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Epidendrum holochilum

Epidendrum holochilum is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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 tro-23501442: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Mansfeld (1901-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mansf.' in the authors string.
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.