Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
molle
ID:
951411

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 41: 84 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000950749

Common Names

  • Molle Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum Molle
  • Epidendrum Orchid

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Description

Epidendrum molle (also called 'Soft Epidendrum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has a short stem and long, thin leaves, and produces white flowers with a yellow lip. It grows in humid, tropical forests, and is often found growing on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum molle is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum molle has white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The flowers have a strong, sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum molle is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is best to fertilize the plant in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer. It is also important to water the plant regularly to keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Epidendrum molle

Epidendrum molle can be found in 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,

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