Epistephium speciosum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosum
ID:
953115
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rodrig.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Rev. Engenh. 3: 74 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000952453
Common Names
- Epistephium Speciosum
- Speciosum Epistephium
- Speciosum Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Epistephium speciosum (also called Speciosum, 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 speciosum is used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epistephium speciosum has white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Epistephium speciosum 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 speciosum
Epistephium speciosum 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-70557: Based on the initial data import