Epistephium chironii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chironii
ID:
1331920
Status:
valid
Authors:
Molinari, Carpio & Mend.-Tinc.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Richardiana 16: 30 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344374
Common Names
- Epistephium chironii
- Chiron's Epistephium
- Chiron's Star Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Epistephium chironii (also called Chiron's Epistephium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has large, ovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Epistephium chironii is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epistephium chironii has white flowers with a yellow center and long, thin seed pods. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Epistephium chironii can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Epistephium chironii
Epistephium chironii is native to Ecuador.
Epistephium chironii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epistephium chironii?
Epistephium chironii
What are the common uses of Epistephium chironii?
Epistephium chironii is used as a medicinal plant.
What is the natural habitat of Epistephium chironii?
Epistephium chironii is found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia.
Species in the Epistephium genus
Epistephium amabile, Epistephium amplexicaule, Epistephium brevicristatum, Epistephium duckei, Epistephium elatum, Epistephium ellipticum, Epistephium frederici-augusti, Epistephium hernandii, Epistephium lamprophyllum, Epistephium laxiflorum, Epistephium lobulosum, Epistephium matogrossense, Epistephium parviflorum, Epistephium portellianum, Epistephium praestans, Epistephium sclerophyllum, Epistephium sessiliflorum, Epistephium speciosum, Epistephium subrepens, Epistephium williamsii, Epistephium garayi, Epistephium kubiyuense, Epistephium epiphyticum, Epistephium rhombilabium, Epistephium trianae, Epistephium araracuarae, Epistephium chironii,
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
Eduardo Antonio Molinari Novoa (b.1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molinari' in the authors string.
Miguel Mendoza-Tincopa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mend.-Tinc.' in the authors string.
Jessica Carpio-Lau: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carpio' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77151602-1: Based on the initial data import