Epidendrum waiandtii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
waiandtii
ID:
809246
Status:
valid
Authors:
V.P.Castro
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. Brasil. 2: t. 145 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808580
Common Names
- Epidendrum waiandtii
- Waiandtii Epidendrum
- Epidendrum Waiandtii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Epidendrum waiandtii (also called 'Waiandtii Epidendrum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has a creeping rhizome and thin, wiry roots. The stems are short and slender, and the leaves are oblong-lanceolate. The flowers are yellow, with a yellow lip, and they bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Epidendrum waiandtii is a popular houseplant that can be used to add a touch of greenery to any home. It is also known to help purify the air and can be used to reduce stress and anxiety.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epidendrum waiandtii has small, yellow flowers with brownish spots on the sepals and petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Epidendrum waiandtii is a terrestrial orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizome. It prefers well-draining, sandy soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month.
Where to Find Epidendrum waiandtii
Epidendrum waiandtii is native to Ecuador and can be found in the wild in the Napo province.
Epidendrum waiandtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epidendrum waiandtii?
Epidendrum waiandtii
What is the natural habitat of Epidendrum waiandtii?
Epidendrum waiandtii is native to Mexico and Central America.
What is the flower color of Epidendrum waiandtii?
The flowers of Epidendrum waiandtii are usually yellow or orange in color.
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-346814: Based on the initial data import
Vitorino Paiva Castro (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.P.Castro' in the authors string.