Status:
valid
Authors:
(Oakeley) Archila
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Richardiana 10: 25 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916507
Common Names
- Sudamerlycaste ejirii
- Ejirii Sudamerlycaste
- Ejirii's Sudamerlycaste
Description
Sudamerlycaste ejirii (also called Sudamerlycaste, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small epiphytic herb with a height of up to 30 cm. It is native to Colombia, and is found in wet montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sudamerlycaste ejirii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Sudamerlycaste ejirii has small yellow flowers. Seeds: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin and long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sudamerlycaste ejirii is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.
Where to Find Sudamerlycaste ejirii
Sudamerlycaste ejirii can be found in the Ejirii region of Peru.
Sudamerlycaste ejirii FAQ
What is the common name of Sudamerlycaste ejirii?
Ejiri's Sudamerlycaste
What is the natural habitat of Sudamerlycaste ejirii?
Tropical rainforests
What are the uses of Sudamerlycaste ejirii?
Ornamental plant
Species in the Sudamerlycaste genus
Sudamerlycaste hirtzii,
Sudamerlycaste locusta,
Sudamerlycaste lanipes,
Sudamerlycaste grandis,
Sudamerlycaste andreettae,
Sudamerlycaste fulvescens,
Sudamerlycaste fimbriata,
Sudamerlycaste linguella,
Sudamerlycaste reichenbachii,
Sudamerlycaste rossyi,
Sudamerlycaste peruviana,
Sudamerlycaste nana,
Sudamerlycaste dyeriana,
Sudamerlycaste ciliata,
Sudamerlycaste barringtoniae,
Sudamerlycaste cinnabarina,
Sudamerlycaste cobbiana,
Sudamerlycaste costata,
Sudamerlycaste diastasia,
Sudamerlycaste dunstervillei,
Sudamerlycaste gigantea,
Sudamerlycaste heynderycxii,
Sudamerlycaste lata,
Sudamerlycaste maxibractea,
Sudamerlycaste shigerui,
Sudamerlycaste tornemezae,
Sudamerlycaste troyanoi,
Sudamerlycaste uribei,
Sudamerlycaste ariasii,
Sudamerlycaste barrowiorum,
Sudamerlycaste acaroi,
Sudamerlycaste laciniata,
Sudamerlycaste lionetii,
Sudamerlycaste monopampanensis,
Sudamerlycaste munaensis,
Sudamerlycaste jimenezii,
Sudamerlycaste priscilae,
Sudamerlycaste ejirii,
Sudamerlycaste castanea,
Sudamerlycaste lacheliniae,
Sudamerlycaste jamesiorum,
Sudamerlycaste rikii,
Sudamerlycaste angustitepala,
Sudamerlycaste pegueroi,
Sudamerlycaste insolita,
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,