Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
amarajiense
ID:
922176

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.P.Castro & L.C.Menezes

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Bol. CAOB 76: 67 (2009 publ. 2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921511



Common Names

  • Epidendrum amarajiense
  • Amarajiense Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum Amarajiense Plant


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Description

Epidendrum amarajiense (also called 'Amaraji Epidendrum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Brazil, and is found in humid, tropical forests. It has a green stem with a smooth texture, and its leaves are lanceolate to ovate, and are bright green in colour.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum amarajiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epidendrum amarajiense is a small, yellowish-white flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum amarajiense is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by sowing the seeds in a light, sandy soil in late spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by dividing the rootstock in late winter or early spring. It should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Epidendrum amarajiense

Epidendrum amarajiense is native to Brazil and can be found in dry forests and savannas.

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-467046: Based on the initial data import
Lou Christian Menezes (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Menezes' in the authors string.
Vitorino Paiva Castro (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.P.Castro' in the authors string.