Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
quispei
ID:
809238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater & Collantes

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 8: 881 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808572

Common Names

  • Epidendrum quispei
  • Quispei Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum Quispei

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Description

Epidendrum quispei (also called 'Quispei Epidendrum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has a creeping rhizome and thin, wiry roots. The stems are short and slender, and the leaves are oblong-lanceolate. The flowers are yellow, with a yellow lip, and they bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum quispei is a popular ornamental plant that can be used to add a splash of color to any garden. It is also known to attract hummingbirds and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum quispei has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum quispei is a tropical epiphytic orchid native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining soil mix. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer, while seeds should be sown in a warm, humid location in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Epidendrum quispei

Epidendrum quispei can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Epidendrum quispei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epidendrum quispei?

Epidendrum quispei

What is the natural habitat of Epidendrum quispei?

Epidendrum quispei is native to Mexico and Central America.

What is the flower color of Epidendrum quispei?

The flowers of Epidendrum quispei are usually yellow or orange in color.

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-346807: Based on the initial data import
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.
Benjamin Collantes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Collantes' in the authors string.