Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
valenzuelae
ID:
1324044

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater & E.Santiago

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 14: t. 1493 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336498

Common Names

  • Epidendrum Valenzuelae
  • Valenzuelae Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum valenzuelae (also called 'Valenzuelae Epidendrum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and produces small white flowers. Its leaves are lanceolate and its fruit is a capsule.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum valenzuelae is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum valenzuelae has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow and purple markings. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum valenzuelae is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Epidendrum valenzuelae

Epidendrum valenzuelae is native to Colombia. It can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests at elevations of 600-3000 meters.

Epidendrum valenzuelae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epidendrum valenzuelae?

Epidendrum valenzuelae

What type of plant is Epidendrum valenzuelae?

It is an orchid

Where is Epidendrum valenzuelae found?

It is found in Venezuela

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

Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Santiago Ayala: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Santiago' in the authors string.