Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Frey & V.P.Castro
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Richardiana 5: 105 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794580
Common Names
- Epidendrum josianae
- Josiana's Epidendrum
- Josiana Epidendrum
Description
Epidendrum josianae (also called Josiane's epidendrum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is typically found in humid, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Epidendrum josianae is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epidendrum josianae has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin, needle-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Epidendrum josianae is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It can be grown in a pot or basket with a well-draining medium such as bark chips or sphagnum moss. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C). Water regularly, allowing the medium to dry out between waterings. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Where to Find Epidendrum josianae
Epidendrum josianae can be found in Costa Rica.
Epidendrum josianae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epidendrum josianae?
Epidendrum josianae
What is the common name of Epidendrum josianae?
Josiane's Epidendrum
What is the natural habitat of Epidendrum josianae?
Tropical rainforests in 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,
References
Michel Frey: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Frey' in the authors string.