Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sarcostalix
ID:
951992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f. & Warsz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 2: 111 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951330

Common Names

  • Sarcostalix Orchid
  • Epidendrum Sarcostalix
  • Epidendrum Orchid

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Description

Epidendrum sarcostalix (also called Star Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, thin leaves and small, star-shaped flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in areas with partial sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum sarcostalix is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and showy flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum sarcostalix has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum sarcostalix is a terrestrial orchid native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate in a warm, humid environment. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or seed. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or early summer when it is actively growing.

Where to Find Epidendrum sarcostalix

Epidendrum sarcostalix is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia, Cauca, and Valle del Cauca.

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-69501: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Józef Warszewicz (1812-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warsz.' in the authors string.