Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
eumeces
ID:
225798

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 54: 342 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225128



Common Names

  • Lepanthes eumeces
  • Eumeces Orchid
  • Eumeces Lepanthes


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Description

Lepanthes eumeces (also called Eumeces Lepanthes, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid species with a single, erect, leaf-bearing stem. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 1000–2500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Lepanthes eumeces is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in the production of perfumes and essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepanthes eumeces is small, white and has a yellowish-green lip. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepanthes eumeces is a small epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Lepanthes eumeces

Lepanthes eumeces is native to Costa Rica and can be found in the cloud forests of the Talamanca Mountains.

Lepanthes eumeces FAQ

What are the natural habitats of Lepanthes eumeces?

Lepanthes eumeces is found in tropical wet forests of Costa Rica and Panama.

What is the flower color of Lepanthes eumeces?

The flowers of Lepanthes eumeces are usually white or pale green.

What is the size of Lepanthes eumeces?

Lepanthes eumeces is a small plant, with a maximum height of about 5 cm.

Species in the Lepanthes genus

Lepanthes abitaguae, Lepanthes abortiva, Lepanthes absens, Lepanthes acarina, Lepanthes aciculifolia, Lepanthes acoridilabia, Lepanthes acrogenia, Lepanthes actias-luna, Lepanthes aculeata, Lepanthes acuminata, Lepanthes acunae, Lepanthes acutissima, Lepanthes adamsii, Lepanthes adelphe, Lepanthes aduncata, Lepanthes aeora, Lepanthes affinis, Lepanthes aggeris, Lepanthes agglutinata, Lepanthes aithalos, Lepanthes alcicornis, Lepanthes alkaia, Lepanthes allector, Lepanthes almolongae, Lepanthes alopex, Lepanthes alticola, Lepanthes amabilis, Lepanthes amphioxa, Lepanthes amplectens, Lepanthes amplior, Lepanthes amplisepala, Lepanthes anatina, Lepanthes ancylopetala, Lepanthes andreettae, Lepanthes andrenoglossa, Lepanthes anfracta, Lepanthes angulata, Lepanthes ankistra, Lepanthes anserina, Lepanthes antennata, Lepanthes antennifera, Lepanthes antilocapra, Lepanthes antiopa, Lepanthes antioquiensis, Lepanthes appendiculata, Lepanthes aprica, Lepanthes aprina, Lepanthes aquila-borussiae, Lepanthes arbuscula, Lepanthes arethusa,

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,

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