Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
montispichinchense
ID:
951424

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater & Dodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 4: t. 461 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000950762

Common Names

  • Montispichinchense Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum Montispichinchense
  • Epidendrum Orchid

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Description

Epidendrum montispichinchense (also called 'Montis Pichinchen 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 montispichinchense 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 montispichinchense 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 montispichinchense 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 montispichinchense

Epidendrum montispichinchense 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-68986: Based on the initial data import
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.