Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Foldats
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
1969
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Venez. Ci. Nat. 28: 234 (1969)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949877
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Cornicallosum Orchid
 - Epidendrum cornicallosum
 - Cornicallosum Epidendrum
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Epidendrum cornicallosum (also called 'Horned Star Orchid', among many other common names) is a medium-sized epiphytic orchid with a short, branching stem and small, leathery leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid tropical forests.                         
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Epidendrum cornicallosum is a popular ornamental plant, used to decorate gardens and homes. It has a long blooming period and is known for its attractive foliage.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Epidendrum cornicallosum has yellow flowers with a red lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Epidendrum cornicallosum is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a pot or mounted on a tree. It prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil and bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds need to be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Epidendrum cornicallosum
                        
                            Epidendrum cornicallosum is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-3000 m.                        
                     
                
                
                                    
                        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,