Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
silvae
ID:
952057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater & V.P.Castro

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 3: t. 382. 1999 [25 Mar 1999]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951395

Common Names

  • Silvae Epidendrum
  • Silvae Orchid
  • Silvae Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum silvae (also called 'Forest 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 silvae is an evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in perfumes and potpourri. It has medicinal properties and is known to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and diuretic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epidendrum silvae is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower with a long, thin stem. The seed is small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum silvae is a terrestrial orchid native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Epidendrum silvae

Epidendrum silvae is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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-69560: Based on the initial data import
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.
Vitorino Paiva Castro (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.P.Castro' in the authors string.