Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
mesogastropodium
ID:
913190

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater & Dodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 7: t. 759 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912525



Common Names

  • Mesogastropodium Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum Mesogastropodium
  • Mesogastropodium Epidendrum


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Description

Epidendrum mesogastropodium (also called 'Mesogastropodium Epidendrum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It has a short, creeping stem with a single, lance-shaped leaf and a single, fragrant flower. It grows in wet, shady areas and is often found in cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum mesogastropodium is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum mesogastropodium has a flower with a yellowish-green sepals and petals, and a white lip. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum mesogastropodium is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and a bright, sunny location. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a medium of fine bark and perlite and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Epidendrum mesogastropodium

Epidendrum mesogastropodium is native to Colombia and can be found in the states of Antioquia, Caldas, and Valle del Cauca.

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-457440: Based on the initial data import
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.