Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
puniceoluteum
ID:
836128

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Pinheiro & F.Barros

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Hoehnea 33: 248 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835463

Common Names

  • Epidendrum Puniceoluteum
  • Puniceoluteum Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum Puniceolutea

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Description

Epidendrum puniceoluteum (also called Puniceoluteum Epidendrum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to the Caribbean. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It grows in humid, tropical forests and is found in the islands of Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum puniceoluteum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum puniceoluteum has a white flower with a yellow center and a pinkish-purple lip. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are green and have a rosette pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum puniceoluteum is a terrestrial or lithophytic orchid native to Mexico. It is an easy-to-grow species that prefers warm temperatures and bright light. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept moist and warm until germination.

Where to Find Epidendrum puniceoluteum

Epidendrum puniceoluteum is native to Ecuador and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Epidendrum puniceoluteum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epidendrum puniceoluteum?

Epidendrum puniceoluteum

What type of plant is Epidendrum puniceoluteum?

Epidendrum puniceoluteum is an orchid.

What is the natural habitat of Epidendrum puniceoluteum?

Epidendrum puniceoluteum is native to 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-372690: Based on the initial data import
Fábio de Barros (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Barros' in the authors string.
Fábio Pinheiro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Pinheiro' in the authors string.