Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
schlechterianum
ID:
952007

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Schedul. Orchid. 7: 9 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951345

Common Names

  • Schlechterianum Orchid
  • Epidendrum Schlechterianum
  • Epidendrum Orchid

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Description

Epidendrum schlechterianum (also called 'Schlechter's Epidendrum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often growing on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum schlechterianum 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

The flower of Epidendrum schlechterianum is white with a yellow lip, and has a sweet fragrance. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum schlechterianum is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a potting mix of bark, sphagnum moss, and charcoal. It prefers a bright, indirect light and should be kept evenly moist. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Epidendrum schlechterianum

Epidendrum schlechterianum 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-69515: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.