Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pitanga
ID:
913215

Status:
valid

Authors:
Campacci

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Colet. Orquídeas Brasil. 6: 202 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912550

Common Names

  • Epidendrum pitanga
  • Pitanga Epidendrum
  • Pitanga Orchid

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Description

Epidendrum pitanga (also called 'Pitanga Epidendrum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, typically in humid, tropical forests. It has long, thin, leathery leaves and produces small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum pitanga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum pitanga has small, yellow-green flowers with a white lip and a yellow-green column. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum pitanga can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized during the growing season. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Epidendrum pitanga

Epidendrum pitanga is native to Colombia and can be found in the states of Antioquia, Caldas, and Valle del Cauca.

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,

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