Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tipuloideum
ID:
952236

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Fol. Orchid. 3: 32 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951574



Common Names

  • Tipuloideum Epidendrum
  • Tipuloideum Orchid
  • Tipuloideum Orchid Plant


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Description

Epidendrum tipuloideum (also called 'Tipuloideum Epidendrum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America, from Mexico to Costa Rica. It is found in wet forests at elevations of 500–2000 m. It has a sympodial growth habit, with short, branching stems and oblong-lanceolate leaves. The inflorescence is a terminal raceme with fragrant, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum tipuloideum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epidendrum tipuloideum is yellow-greenish and about 2 cm wide. The seed is small, brown and round. The seedlings are about 1 cm tall and have a small, greenish-white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum tipuloideum is a terrestrial or epiphytic orchid native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a tree or cork slab. It prefers bright light and regular watering. Propagation is by division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Epidendrum tipuloideum

Epidendrum tipuloideum 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-69725: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.