Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
macroclinium
ID:
951286

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Orquidea (Mexico City) , n.s., 10: 319 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000950624



Common Names

  • Macroclinium Epidendrum
  • Macroclinium Orchid
  • Macroclinium Reedstem


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Description

Epidendrum macroclinium (also called 'Large-flowered Epidendrum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin stems and large, star-shaped flowers. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and is usually found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum macroclinium is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum macroclinium has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum macroclinium can be propagated by division or by seed. To divide, carefully remove the plant from its pot and separate the rhizomes. Replant the divisions in a well-draining potting mix. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. Place the pot in a warm, bright spot and the seedlings should emerge in a few weeks.

Where to Find Epidendrum macroclinium

Epidendrum macroclinium can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru

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-68859: Based on the initial data import
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.