Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
morilloi
ID:
920928

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater & E.Santiago

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 13: t. 1359 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920263

Common Names

  • Morillo's Epidendrum
  • Morillo's Orchid
  • Morillo's Reed-Stem

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Description

Epidendrum morilloi (also called 'Morillo's Epidendrum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has a long, thin stem and small, green, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum morilloi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Epidendrum morilloi has small, white flowers. Seed: The seeds of Epidendrum morilloi are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Epidendrum morilloi are small and have a single stem with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum morilloi is an epiphytic orchid native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be propagated through division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. It should be fertilized regularly during the growing season and watered regularly to keep the soil moist. The plant should be protected from direct sunlight and cold temperatures.

Where to Find Epidendrum morilloi

Epidendrum morilloi is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical rainforests. It is also available for purchase from nurseries and online retailers.

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-465711: Based on the initial data import
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Santiago Ayala: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Santiago' in the authors string.