Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
moritzii
ID:
951432

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 22: 837 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000950770

Common Names

  • Moritzii Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum Moritzii
  • Epidendrum Orchid

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Description

Epidendrum moritzii (also called Moritz's Epidendrum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species with a sympodial growth habit. It has a short, creeping rhizome with thin roots and oblong-lanceolate leaves. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, and is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1200–3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum moritzii 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 moritzii 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 moritzii is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing species that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and can be grown in partial shade or full sun. It requires well-draining soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Epidendrum moritzii

Epidendrum moritzii 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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