Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gransabanense
ID:
408767

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carnevali & I.Ramírez

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Novon 13(4): 407. 2003 [5 Dec 2003]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408099



Common Names

  • Gransabanense Orchid
  • Gransabanense Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum Gransabanense


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Description

Epidendrum gransabanense (also called Gran Sabana Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a perennial epiphytic orchid native to South America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum gransabanense is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and yards.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum gransabanense has white flowers with a long, slender calyx. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are slender and have a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum gransabanense is a slow-growing, evergreen epiphyte that can reach up to 1 m (3 ft) in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is by division or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Epidendrum gransabanense

Epidendrum gransabanense can be found in Colombia.

Epidendrum gransabanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epidendrum gransabanense?

Epidendrum gransabanense

What is the natural habitat of Epidendrum gransabanense?

Tropical forests of Colombia

What is the flower color of Epidendrum gransabanense?

Yellowish-green

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-243342: Based on the initial data import
Germán Carnevali (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carnevali' in the authors string.
Ivón Mercedes Ramírez Morillo (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Ramírez' in the authors string.