Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sigmostachyum
ID:
1332597

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater, E.Santiago & D.Trujillo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 15(1): t. 1560 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345051

Common Names

  • Epidendrum Sigmostachyum
  • Sigmostachyum Epidendrum
  • Sigmostachyum Orchid

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Description

Epidendrum sigmostachyum (also called the Sigmo epidendrum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the mountains of South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a white, five-petalled flower. It grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes at altitudes of 2,000-4,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum sigmostachyum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum sigmostachyum has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are round and black. The seedlings have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum sigmostachyum is an epiphytic orchid that is native to New Guinea. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The rhizome should be divided in the spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. The seed should be sown on a well-drained, humus-rich soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Epidendrum sigmostachyum

Epidendrum sigmostachyum is found in Ecuador.

Epidendrum sigmostachyum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epidendrum sigmostachyum?

Epidendrum sigmostachyum

What is the family of Epidendrum sigmostachyum?

Orchidaceae

Where is Epidendrum sigmostachyum native to?

Mexico

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

Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Santiago Ayala: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Santiago' in the authors string.
Delsy Trujillo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Trujillo' in the authors string.