Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
oxyglossum
ID:
951586

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 19: 40 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000950924

Common Names

  • Oxyglossum Epidendrum
  • Oxyglossum Orchid
  • Oxyglossum Reedstem

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Description

Epidendrum oxyglossum (also called 'Sharp-tongued 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 oxyglossum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make perfumes and other products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epidendrum oxyglossum is yellowish green and has a long, thin lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum oxyglossum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and can be grown in a well-draining soil mix. It should be fertilized regularly and kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Epidendrum oxyglossum

Epidendrum oxyglossum is native to 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-69132: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.