Status:
valid
Authors:
Hágsater, O.Pérez & L.Sánchez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 14: t. 1471 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336484
Common Names
- Epidendrum Parra-Sanchezii
- Parra-Sanchezii Epidendrum
- Epidendrum
Description
Epidendrum parra-sanchezii (also called Parra-Sanchez's 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 20 cm tall, with two to three leaves. The flowers are yellowish-green with brown stripes, up to 2 cm wide.
Uses & Benefits
Epidendrum parra-sanchezii is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epidendrum parra-sanchezii has small, white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have nineteen leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Epidendrum parra-sanchezii 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 parra-sanchezii
Epidendrum parra-sanchezii is native to Ecuador. It can be found in cloud forests at elevations of 2000-3000 meters.
Epidendrum parra-sanchezii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epidendrum parra-sanchezii?
Epidendrum parra-sanchezii
What type of plant is Epidendrum parra-sanchezii?
Orchid
Where is Epidendrum parra-sanchezii 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,