Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lumbaquiense
ID:
951269

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater & Dodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 3: t. 349. 1999 [25 Mar 1999]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000950607

Common Names

  • Lumbaquiense Epidendrum
  • Lumbaquiense Orchid
  • Lumbaquiense's Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum lumbaquiense (also called Lumbaquiense Epidendrum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Ecuador and Peru. It has a short, creeping rhizome and produces long, thin, arching stems with many small, oblong, leathery leaves. The inflorescence is a terminal raceme with many fragrant, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum lumbaquiense is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum lumbaquiense has small white flowers with yellow-orange lips. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum lumbaquiense can be propagated by division or by seed. To divide, carefully remove the plant from its pot and separate the rhizomes. Replant the divisions in a well-draining potting mix. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. Place the pot in a warm, bright spot and the seedlings should emerge in a few weeks.

Where to Find Epidendrum lumbaquiense

Epidendrum lumbaquiense can be found in Colombia

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-68843: Based on the initial data import
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.