Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
neogaliciense
ID:
1089511

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater & R.González

Source:
tro

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Orquídea (Mexico City), n.s., 9(1): 144 1983

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001088849



Common Names

  • Neogalician Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum Neogaliciense
  • Epidendrum Neogalician


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Description

Epidendrum neogaliciense (also called Neogalician Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small plant with white or yellow-green flowers and can be found in rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum neogaliciense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum neogaliciense has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have thin, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum neogaliciense is an epiphytic orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C). It should be grown in a well-draining potting medium, such as bark, and watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Epidendrum neogaliciense

Epidendrum neogaliciense is native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in moist montane forests at elevations of 2000-3000 m.

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 tro-23520292: Based on the initial data import
Roberto González Tamayo (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.González' in the authors string.
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.