Status:
valid
Authors:
Hágsater & E.Santiago
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 14: t. 1475 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336486
Common Names
- Epidendrum Pleiobracteatum
- Pleiobracteatum Epidendrum
- Epidendrum
Description
Epidendrum pleiobracteatum (also called 'Pleiobracteatum Epidendrum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and produces small white flowers. Its leaves are lanceolate and its fruit is a capsule.
Uses & Benefits
Epidendrum pleiobracteatum 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 pleiobracteatum 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 fifteen leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Epidendrum pleiobracteatum 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 pleiobracteatum
Epidendrum pleiobracteatum is native to Ecuador. It can be found in cloud forests at elevations of 2000-3000 meters.
Epidendrum pleiobracteatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epidendrum pleiobracteatum?
Epidendrum pleiobracteatum
What type of plant is Epidendrum pleiobracteatum?
Orchid
Where is Epidendrum pleiobracteatum 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,