Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
magnibracteatum
ID:
951309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Schedul. Orchid. 1: 16 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000950647

Common Names

  • Epidendrum Magnibracteatum
  • Magnificent-Bracted Epidendrum
  • Large-Bracted Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum magnibracteatum (also called 'Large-bracted Epidendrum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin stems and small, star-shaped flowers. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and is usually found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum magnibracteatum 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 magnibracteatum has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum magnibracteatum is a terrestrial orchid native to Colombia. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. It should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly.

Where to Find Epidendrum magnibracteatum

Epidendrum magnibracteatum can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru

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-68880: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.