Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
mytigastropodium
ID:
913197

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater & E.Santiago

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 7: t. 765 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912532

Common Names

  • Mytigastropodium Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum Mytigastropodium
  • Mytigastropodium Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum mytigastropodium (also called 'Mytigastropodium Epidendrum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It has a short, creeping stem with a single, lance-shaped leaf and a single, fragrant flower. It grows in wet, shady areas and is often found in cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum mytigastropodium is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum mytigastropodium has a flower with a yellowish-green sepals and petals, and a white lip. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum mytigastropodium can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized during the growing season. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Epidendrum mytigastropodium

Epidendrum mytigastropodium is native to Colombia and can be found in the states of Antioquia, Caldas, and Valle del Cauca.

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-457447: 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.