Epistephium rhombilabium - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhombilabium
ID:
1327604
Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach., Mytnik & Baranow
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 64: 15 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340058
Common Names
- Epistephium Rhombilabium
- Rhombic-lipped Epistephium
- Rhombic-lipped
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Epistephium rhombilabium (also called Rhombic-lipped epistephium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that can reach up to 20 cm in height. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Epistephium rhombilabium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epistephium rhombilabium has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are hairy and toothed.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Epistephium rhombilabium is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by seed or division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Epistephium rhombilabium
Epistephium rhombilabium can be found in Central America, from Mexico to Panama.
Epistephium rhombilabium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epistephium rhombilabium?
Epistephium rhombilabium
What is the common name of Epistephium rhombilabium?
Diamond-Lipped Orchid
Where is Epistephium rhombilabium native to?
Venezuela
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.
Joanna Mytnik-Ejsmont (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mytnik' in the authors string.
Przemysław Baranow: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baranow' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77140999-1: Based on the initial data import