Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
laciniitropis
ID:
913174

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 7: t. 751 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912509

Common Names

  • Laciniitropis Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum Laciniitropis
  • Laciniitropis Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum laciniitropis (also called 'Laciniate Epidendrum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It has a short, creeping stem with a single, lance-shaped leaf and a single, fragrant flower. It grows in wet, shady areas and is often found in cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum laciniitropis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum laciniitropis has a flower with a yellowish-green sepals and petals, and a white lip. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum laciniitropis is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight. The plant should be grown in a well-draining soil mix, such as a combination of peat moss, sand, and perlite. The soil should be kept moist, but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Epidendrum laciniitropis

Epidendrum laciniitropis is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

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 kew-457426: Based on the initial data import
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.