Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
eximium
ID:
950763

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.O.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 10: 103 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000950101



Common Names

  • Alocasia Simonsiana
  • Simonsiana Alocasia
  • Simonsiana Elephant Ear


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Description

Epidendrum eximium (also called Eximious Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico and Central America. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on other plants, typically in humid forests. It has long, thin leaves and produces small, white-yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum eximium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum eximium has small, star-shaped flowers with five yellowish-green sepals and five white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, with two to four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum eximium is a terrestrial orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil, in a bright, sunny location. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept moist.

Where to Find Epidendrum eximium

Epidendrum eximium is native to Central and South America. It can be found in nurseries and garden centers in tropical regions, or online from specialty plant nurseries.

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-68379: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.