Status:
valid
Authors:
Hágsater, García Lopera & Est.Domínguez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 15(1): t. 1533 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345024
Common Names
- Epidendrum Libiae
- Libya Epidendrum
- Libya Orchid
Description
Epidendrum libiae (also called 'Libyan Epidendrum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Libya. It is a medium-sized evergreen orchid with leathery, lance-shaped leaves that grow up to 40 cm long. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, forests, and shady rock crevices.
Uses & Benefits
Epidendrum libiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as an ingredient in perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epidendrum libiae has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have two long, narrow, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Epidendrum libiae is an epiphytic orchid that is native to New Guinea. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The rhizome should be divided in the spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. The seed should be sown on a well-drained, humus-rich soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Epidendrum libiae
Epidendrum libiae is found in the Canary Islands.
Epidendrum libiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epidendrum libiae?
Epidendrum libiae
What is the family of Epidendrum libiae?
Orchidaceae
Where is Epidendrum libiae native to?
Libya
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
Diana García Lopera: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'García Lopera' in the authors string.