Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tandapioides
ID:
918104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 12: t. 1297 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917439

Common Names

  • Epidendrum tandapioides
  • Tandapioides Epidendrum
  • Tandapioides Orchid

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Description

Epidendrum tandapioides (also called Tandapio's Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It grows in tropical rainforests and can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum tandapioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Epidendrum tandapioides are white and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum tandapioides is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium at a temperature of 18-20°C (64-68°F).

Where to Find Epidendrum tandapioides

Epidendrum tandapioides can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

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-462769: Based on the initial data import
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.