Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pampatamboense
ID:
951621

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dodson & R.Vásquez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Trop. , ser. 2, 3: t. 224 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000950959

Common Names

  • Epidendrum Pampatamboense
  • Pampatamboense Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum Pampatamboense Orchid

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Description

Epidendrum pampatamboense (also called Pampatambo Epidendrum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Peru. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It prefers humid, tropical climates and can be found in rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum pampatamboense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum pampatamboense has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum pampatamboense 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 pampatamboense

Epidendrum pampatamboense can be found in Central America, from Mexico to Panama.

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-69164: Based on the initial data import
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.