Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
proligerum
ID:
951793

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barb.Rodr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Gen. Spec. Orchid. 1: 61 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951131

Common Names

  • Epidendrum Proligerum
  • Proliger Epidendrum
  • Proliger Reed-Stem Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum proligerum (also called Proligerum Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is a small, epiphytic plant with short, branching stems and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum proligerum 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 proligerum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are delicate and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum proligerum 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 proligerum

Epidendrum proligerum is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-69321: Based on the initial data import
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.