Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brieger & Bicalho) Hágsater, Meneguzzo & L.Sánchez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 15(1): t. 1564 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345054
Common Names
- Epidendrum Taguatingense
- Taguatingense Epidendrum
- Taguatingense Orchid
Description
Epidendrum taguatingense (also called the Taguatinga 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 taguatingense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epidendrum taguatingense has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are round and black. The seedlings have a single, long, thin leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Epidendrum taguatingense is a tropical epiphyte that prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Epidendrum taguatingense
Epidendrum taguatingense is found in Brazil.
Epidendrum taguatingense FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Epidendrum taguatingense?
Epidendrum taguatingense is found in the humid forests of Brazil.
What type of soil does Epidendrum taguatingense prefer?
Epidendrum taguatingense prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
How much sunlight does Epidendrum taguatingense need?
Epidendrum taguatingense needs partial shade or filtered sunlight.
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,