Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sisgaense
ID:
952070

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 4: t. 485 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951408

Common Names

  • Sisgaense Epidendrum
  • Sisgaense Orchid
  • Sisgaense Epidendrum

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum sisgaense 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 sisgaense is a medium-sized, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum sisgaense 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 sisgaense

Epidendrum sisgaense 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-69572: Based on the initial data import
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.