Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
verrucosum
ID:
952369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. Occid. 3: 1497 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951707

Common Names

  • Verrucosum Epidendrum
  • Verrucosum Orchid
  • Verrucosum Orchid Plant

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Description

Epidendrum verrucosum (also called 'Verrucosum Epidendrum', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid species found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has long, thin leaves and small, pink flowers. It is found in humid, shady areas and is often found growing on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum verrucosum 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 verrucosum has a flower with a white lip and yellow sepals and petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum verrucosum 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 verrucosum

Epidendrum verrucosum is native 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-69846: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.