Description
Epidendrum lehmannii (also called 'Lehmann's Reedstem', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. It is found growing in wet forests, often in shady areas, at elevations of 500-2000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Epidendrum lehmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Epidendrum lehmannii is yellow with a white lip, and its seed is a small, black, ellipsoid capsule. Its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Epidendrum lehmannii is a terrestrial or lithophytic orchid native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of tree fern. It prefers bright light and regular watering. Propagation is done by division of the mature plant.