Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
misasii
ID:
795266

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 5: 74 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794599

Common Names

  • Epidendrum misasii
  • Misa's Epidendrum
  • Misa's Star Orchid

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Description

Epidendrum misasii (also called Misas' epidendrum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is typically found in humid, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum misasii is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum misasii has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum misasii is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It can be grown in a pot or basket with a well-draining medium such as bark chips or sphagnum moss. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C). Water regularly, allowing the medium to dry out between waterings. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength.

Where to Find Epidendrum misasii

Epidendrum misasii can be found in Costa Rica.

Epidendrum misasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epidendrum misasii?

Epidendrum misasii

What is the common name of Epidendrum misasii?

Misa's Epidendrum

What is the natural habitat of Epidendrum misasii?

Tropical rainforests in 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-333154: Based on the initial data import
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.