Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pleurobotrys
ID:
951736

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 9: 92 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951074



Common Names

  • Epidendrum Pleurobotrys
  • Wide-Lipped Epidendrum
  • Flat-Lipped Epidendrum


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Description

Epidendrum pleurobotrys (also called 'Forked Epidendrum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is found in moist forests, often near streams, at elevations of 500-2000 meters. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum pleurobotrys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epidendrum pleurobotrys is typically white or yellowish-green with a yellow-green lip. The seed of Epidendrum pleurobotrys is small and round, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum pleurobotrys is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of wood. It prefers a bright, humid environment and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Epidendrum pleurobotrys

Epidendrum pleurobotrys is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

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-69269: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.