Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
belloi
ID:
950216

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 3: t. 313. 1999 [25 Mar 1999]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949554



Common Names

  • Belloi Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum belloi
  • Bello's Epidendrum


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Description

Epidendrum belloi (also called Bello's Epidendrum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic species of orchid native to Colombia. It has long, thin, branching stems and small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips. It is found growing in humid forests at elevations of 500 to 1000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum belloi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epidendrum belloi is a small, yellow-green flower with a long, curved spur. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum belloi is an evergreen, epiphytic orchid that can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be kept in bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. Division is the easiest method and can be done in the spring or summer. Stem cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and should be placed in moist soil and kept warm and humid until they root.

Where to Find Epidendrum belloi

Epidendrum belloi is native to the tropical forests of Central America, including Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua.

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-67882: Based on the initial data import
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.