Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
marsupiale
ID:
951329

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Lehm. & Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 26: 474 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000950667

Common Names

  • Marsupiale Epidendrum
  • Marsupiale Orchid
  • Marsupiale Orchid Plant

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Description

Epidendrum marsupiale (also called 'Marsupial 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 marsupiale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum marsupiale has small, yellow-green flowers with a red-brown lip. Its seeds are small and round and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum marsupiale 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 marsupiale

Epidendrum marsupiale is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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-68899: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Carl Lehmann (1850-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Lehm.' in the authors string.