Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hygrohylephilum
ID:
913166

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater & E.Santiago

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 7: t. 746 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912501



Common Names

  • Hygrohylephilum Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum Hygrohylephilum
  • Hygrohylephilum Epidendrum


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Description

Epidendrum hygrohylephilum (also called 'Hygrohylephilum Epidendrum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has an erect, branched stem with many leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in humid forests and is often found growing on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum hygrohylephilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum hygrohylephilum has yellow flowers with white lips. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum hygrohylephilum is a terrestrial or epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a pot or basket, and prefers a well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done through division of the pseudobulbs.

Where to Find Epidendrum hygrohylephilum

Epidendrum hygrohylephilum is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Epidendrum hygrohylephilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epidendrum hygrohylephilum?

Epidendrum hygrohylephilum

What is the natural habitat of Epidendrum hygrohylephilum?

Epidendrum hygrohylephilum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

What type of soil does Epidendrum hygrohylephilum prefer?

Epidendrum hygrohylephilum prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

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-457419: Based on the initial data import
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Santiago Ayala: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Santiago' in the authors string.