Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
uribei
ID:
952331

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.D.Hawkes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Orquídea (Rio de Janeiro) 18: 178 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951669

Common Names

  • Uribei Epidendrum
  • Uribei Orchid
  • Uribei

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Description

Epidendrum uribei (also called 'Uribei Epidendrum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has a single, unbranched stem with narrow, oval leaves and a single inflorescence with up to seven flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum uribei is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum uribei has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The flowers are borne in an umbel-like inflorescence. The seed is a small, black, round capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf and a single, short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum uribei can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and bright, indirect sunlight. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and watered regularly. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Epidendrum uribei

Epidendrum uribei is endemic to Colombia.

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-69811: Based on the initial data import
Alex Drum Hawkes (1927-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.D.Hawkes' in the authors string.