Status:
valid
Authors:
Hágsater, O.Pérez & E.Santiago
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 14: t. 1466 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336480
Common Names
- Epidendrum Pachycoleum
- Pachycoleum Epidendrum
- Epidendrum
Description
Epidendrum pachycoleum (also called Pachycoleum Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Colombia and Ecuador. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000–2500 meters. It has an erect stem, up to 40 cm tall, with two to three leaves. The flowers are yellowish-green with brown stripes, up to 6 cm wide.
Uses & Benefits
Epidendrum pachycoleum has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Epidendrum pachycoleum is white with yellow and purple stripes. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Epidendrum pachycoleum is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. It can be grown in partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°C (50°F).
Where to Find Epidendrum pachycoleum
Epidendrum pachycoleum is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests at elevations of 600-3000 meters.
Epidendrum pachycoleum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epidendrum pachycoleum?
Epidendrum pachycoleum
What type of plant is Epidendrum pachycoleum?
Orchid
Where is Epidendrum pachycoleum found?
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,