Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
subumbellatum
ID:
952162

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoffmanns.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Verz. Orchid. : 24 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951500



Common Names

  • Epidendrum subumbellatum
  • Subumbellatum Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum Subumbellatum


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Description

Epidendrum subumbellatum (also called 'Umbel Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is a small epiphyte with long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It grows in humid tropical forests, often on the branches of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum subumbellatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epidendrum subumbellatum is white and has a yellow lip. The seed is small and round, while the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum subumbellatum is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers a warm, humid climate with bright, indirect sunlight. It should be grown in a well-drained, acidic soil mix and watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Epidendrum subumbellatum

Epidendrum subumbellatum is native to Central and South America.

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,