Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
zappii
ID:
952458

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pabst

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bradea 2: 82 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951796

Common Names

  • Zappii Orchid
  • Epidendrum Orchid
  • Zapp's Epidendrum Orchid

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Description

Epidendrum zappii (also called 'Zappii 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, purple flowers. It is found in humid, shady areas and is often found growing on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum zappii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum zappii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum zappii is an epiphytic orchid native to Colombia. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining soil mix, such as a mixture of bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Epidendrum zappii

Epidendrum zappii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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,

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