Epistephium epiphyticum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
epiphyticum
ID:
1326034
Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach. & Kolan.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Polish Bot. J. 58: 633 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338488
Common Names
- Epistephium epiphyticum
- Epiphyticum Epistephium
- Epiphyticum-Epistephium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Epistephium epiphyticum (also called Epiphytic Epistephium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sunny, dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Epistephium epiphyticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epistephium epiphyticum has small, white flowers that are clustered in a spike. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut and the seedlings are small, green, and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Epistephium epiphyticum is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by seed or by division of the root system. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Epistephium epiphyticum
Epistephium epiphyticum is native to Central America and can be found in the wild in grassland and scrubland habitats.
Epistephium epiphyticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epistephium epiphyticum?
Epistephium epiphyticum
What is the family of Epistephium epiphyticum?
Orchidaceae
What is the habitat of Epistephium epiphyticum?
Epiphytic on trees in wet forest
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
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Marta Kolanowska (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolan.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77136593-1: Based on the initial data import