Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hombersleyi
ID:
951007

Status:
valid

Authors:
Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1934: 105 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000950345

Common Names

  • Epidendrum Hombersleyi
  • Hombersleyi Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum Orchid

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Description

Epidendrum hombersleyi (also called Epidendrum hombersleyi, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. It is found growing in wet montane forests at altitudes of 1000-2500 meters. It has an erect, branching stem with lanceolate leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum hombersleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum hombersleyi 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum hombersleyi is an epiphytic species that can be grown in a pot or basket with a well-draining medium. It prefers bright light and moderate humidity. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Epidendrum hombersleyi

Epidendrum hombersleyi is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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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