Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nelsonii
ID:
951467

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Orquidea (Mexico City) , n.s., 10: 342 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000950805

Common Names

  • Epidendrum Nelsonii
  • Nelson's Epidendrum
  • Nelson's Reed-Stem

Searching for Epidendrum nelsonii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Epidendrum nelsonii (also called Nelson's Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid species with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and grows in humid montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum nelsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epidendrum nelsonii is white with a yellow lip, and has a sweet fragrance. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Epidendrum nelsonii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum nelsonii is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a pot or mounted on a tree. It prefers a well-drained soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize lightly during the growing season. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Epidendrum nelsonii

Epidendrum nelsonii is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

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-69023: Based on the initial data import
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.