Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
maxthompsonianum
ID:
913184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater & Dalström

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 11: t. 1140 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912519

Common Names

  • Maxthompsonianum Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum Maxthompsonianum
  • Maxthompsonianum Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum maxthompsonianum (also called 'Max Thompson's Epidendrum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It has a short, creeping stem with a single, lance-shaped leaf and a single, fragrant flower. It grows in wet, shady areas and is often found in cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum maxthompsonianum is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum maxthompsonianum has a flower with a yellowish-green sepals and petals, and a white lip. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum maxthompsonianum is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and a bright, sunny location. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a medium of fine bark and perlite and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Epidendrum maxthompsonianum

Epidendrum maxthompsonianum is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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-457435: Based on the initial data import
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.
Stig Dalström: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalström' in the authors string.