Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
escobarii
ID:
948879

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 20: 4 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948217



Common Names

  • Escobar's Sun Orchid
  • Elleanthus escobarii
  • Escobar's Sun-orchid


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Description

Elleanthus escobarii (also called Escobarii Elleanthus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and northern South America. It is found in wet forests, often in the understory of taller trees, at elevations of 500-1700 m. It has a short stem with a single, large, leathery leaf and a single, large, orange flower.

Uses & Benefits

Elleanthus escobarii is a species of orchid that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Elleanthus escobarii has small, yellow-green flowers with a white center. Seed: The seed of Elleanthus escobarii is small and round. Seedlings: The seedlings of Elleanthus escobarii are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elleanthus escobarii is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, though germination is slow and erratic.

Where to Find Elleanthus escobarii

Elleanthus escobarii is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Species in the Elleanthus genus

Elleanthus capitatellus, Elleanthus decipiens, Elleanthus ligularis, Elleanthus carinatus, Elleanthus amethystinoides, Elleanthus amethystinus, Elleanthus ampliflorus, Elleanthus aristatus, Elleanthus arpophyllostachys, Elleanthus asplundii, Elleanthus aurantiacus, Elleanthus aureus, Elleanthus auriculatus, Elleanthus bifarius, Elleanthus blatteus, Elleanthus bogotensis, Elleanthus bonplandii, Elleanthus bradeorum, Elleanthus brasiliensis, Elleanthus capitatus, Elleanthus caravata, Elleanthus caricoides, Elleanthus caroli, Elleanthus caveroi, Elleanthus cephalotus, Elleanthus cinnabarinus, Elleanthus columnaris, Elleanthus condorensis, Elleanthus confusus, Elleanthus congestus, Elleanthus conifer, Elleanthus cordidactylus, Elleanthus coriifolius, Elleanthus crinipes, Elleanthus discolor, Elleanthus dussii, Elleanthus ecuadorensis, Elleanthus ensatus, Elleanthus escobarii, Elleanthus flavescens, Elleanthus formosus, Elleanthus fractiflexus, Elleanthus furfuraceus, Elleanthus gastroglottis, Elleanthus glaucophyllus, Elleanthus glomera, Elleanthus gracilis, Elleanthus graminifolius, Elleanthus grandiflorus, Elleanthus haematoxanthus,

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-66574: Based on the initial data import
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.