Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
porpax
ID:
951765

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 3: 220 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951103

Common Names

  • Epidendrum Porpax
  • Porpoise Epidendrum
  • Porpoise Reed-Stem Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum porpax (also called 'Porpoise Epidendrum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is found in moist forests, often near streams, at elevations of 500-2000 meters. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum porpax is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum porpax has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum porpax is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It is best grown in a warm and humid environment with partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings have established, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Epidendrum porpax

Epidendrum porpax is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

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,