Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
brachyrepens
ID:
950286

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 3: t. 315. 1999 [25 Mar 1999]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949624



Common Names

  • Epidendrum brachyrepens
  • Brachyrepens Epidendrum
  • Brachyrepens Orchid


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Description

Epidendrum brachyrepens (also called 'Short-Rooted Epidendrum', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and is commonly found in humid forests and rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum brachyrepens is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its fragrant flowers and long flowering period.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum brachyrepens has white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum brachyrepens can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. During the winter, reduce watering.

Where to Find Epidendrum brachyrepens

Epidendrum brachyrepens is native to the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador.

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-67945: Based on the initial data import
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.