Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
neoporpax
ID:
951476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 2: 112 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000950814

Common Names

  • Epidendrum Neoporpax
  • New-Shield Epidendrum
  • New-Shield Reed-Stem

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Description

Epidendrum neoporpax (also called 'Tiny-flowered Reedstem', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species with a sympodial growth habit. It has thin, branching stems with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum neoporpax is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum neoporpax has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum neoporpax is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady forests, and can be grown in a pot or mounted on a tree. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several smaller pieces, each with at least one growing point. When propagating by seed, the seed should be sown on a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Epidendrum neoporpax

Epidendrum neoporpax 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-69031: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.