Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
neoviridiflorum
ID:
951477

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Orquidea (Mexico City) , n.s., 12: 296 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000950815



Common Names

  • Epidendrum Neoviridiflorum
  • Green-Flowered Epidendrum
  • Green-Flowered Reed-Stem


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Description

Epidendrum neoviridiflorum (also called 'Green-flowered Reedstem', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species with a sympodial growth habit. It has thin, branching stems with long, narrow leaves and small, greenish-white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum neoviridiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epidendrum neoviridiflorum is yellowish green and has a long, thin lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum neoviridiflorum is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady forests, and can be grown in a pot or mounted on a tree. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several smaller pieces, each with at least one growing point. When propagating by seed, the seed should be sown on a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Epidendrum neoviridiflorum

Epidendrum neoviridiflorum is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

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-69032: Based on the initial data import
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.