Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
platypetalonocturnum
ID:
1333985

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater & L.Sánchez

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 15(2): t. 1591 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346439

Common Names

  • Epidendrum platypetalonocturnum
  • Epidendrum platypetalonocturnum Orchid
  • Epidendrum platypetalonocturnum Orchid Plant

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Description

Epidendrum platypetalonocturnum (also called Night-flowering Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small epiphyte that grows up to 10 cm tall and is native to the Caribbean region. It is found in humid forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum platypetalonocturnum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epidendrum platypetalonocturnum is a small, white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum platypetalonocturnum is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and should be kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Epidendrum platypetalonocturnum

Epidendrum platypetalonocturnum can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia.

Epidendrum platypetalonocturnum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epidendrum platypetalonocturnum?

Epidendrum platypetalonocturnum

What is the common name of Epidendrum platypetalonocturnum?

Broad-petalled Nocturnal Epidendrum

What is the natural habitat of Epidendrum platypetalonocturnum?

It is native to South America and is found in moist forests and grassy slopes

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

Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.
Luis M. Sánchez (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Sánchez' in the authors string.