Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
polyanthostachyum
ID:
1324034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater, E.Santiago & García-Ram.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 14: t. 1477 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336488

Common Names

  • Epidendrum Polyanthostachyum
  • Polyanthostachyum Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum polyanthostachyum (also called 'Polyanthostachyum 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 polyanthostachyum is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum polyanthostachyum 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 eleven leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum polyanthostachyum 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 polyanthostachyum

Epidendrum polyanthostachyum is native to Ecuador. It can be found in cloud forests at elevations of 2000-3000 meters.

Epidendrum polyanthostachyum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epidendrum polyanthostachyum?

Epidendrum polyanthostachyum

What type of plant is Epidendrum polyanthostachyum?

Orchid

Where is Epidendrum polyanthostachyum 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,

References

Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Santiago Ayala: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Santiago' in the authors string.
Duván Andrés García-Ramírez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'García-Ram.' in the authors string.