Status:
valid
Authors:
Hágsater & E.Santiago
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 15(1): V (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344999
Common Names
- Epidendrum tripetaloides
- Tripetaloides Epidendrum
- Epidendrum Tripetaloides
Description
Epidendrum tripetaloides (also called 'Three-petaled Epidendrum', among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized epiphytic orchid with a sympodial growth habit. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid tropical forests. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, and its flowers are white with yellowish-green sepals and petals.
Uses & Benefits
Epidendrum tripetaloides is used as a source of timber, for medicinal purposes, and for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Epidendrum tripetaloides is yellowish-green with a white lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Epidendrum tripetaloides is a terrestrial orchid that is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining, rich soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. The plant can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Epidendrum tripetaloides
Epidendrum tripetaloides is found in Peru and Ecuador.
Epidendrum tripetaloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epidendrum tripetaloides?
Epidendrum tripetaloides
What is the natural habitat of Epidendrum tripetaloides?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What are the common names of Epidendrum tripetaloides?
Tripetaloides orchid
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,