Epistephium sclerophyllum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sclerophyllum
ID:
953112
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 433 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000952450
Common Names
- Epistephium Sclerophyllum
- Sclerophyllum Epistephium
- Sclerophyllum Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Epistephium sclerophyllum (also called Sclerophyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has glossy dark green leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Epistephium sclerophyllum is used in traditional Chinese medicine, as well as in the production of perfumes and cosmetics. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epistephium sclerophyllum has white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Epistephium sclerophyllum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location, as it is susceptible to wind damage. It is also important to keep the soil evenly moist, as it does not tolerate drought.
Where to Find Epistephium sclerophyllum
Epistephium sclerophyllum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-70554: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.