Epidryos guayanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guayanensis
ID:
408829
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 12(3): 89 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408161
Common Names
- Epidryos Guayanensis
- Guayanan Epidryos
- Guayanan Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Epidryos guayanensis (also called 'Guayanan Epidryos', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in humid tropical forests. The plant has lanceolate leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Epidryos guayanensis is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Epidryos guayanensis is a small, greenish-white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Epidryos guayanensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Epidryos guayanensis
Epidryos guayanensis can be found in Venezuela.
Epidryos guayanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epidryos guayanensis?
Epidryos guayanensis
What type of plant is Epidryos guayanensis?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
Where is Epidryos guayanensis found?
It is endemic to Venezuela.
Species in the Epidryos genus
Species in the Rapateaceae family
Amphiphyllum rigidum, Cephalostemon affinis, Cephalostemon angustatus, Cephalostemon gracilis, Cephalostemon microglochin, Cephalostemon riedelianus, Duckea cyperaceoidea, Duckea flava, Duckea junciformis, Duckea squarrosa, Epidryos allenii, Epidryos guayanensis, Epidryos micrantherus, Epidryos matheusii, Guacamaya superba, Kunhardtia radiata, Kunhardtia rhodantha, Marahuacaea schomburgkii, Maschalocephalus dinklagei, Monotrema aemulans, Monotrema affine, Monotrema arthrophyllum, Monotrema bracteatum, Monotrema xyridoides, Phelpsiella ptericaulis, Potarophytum riparium, Rapatea angustifolia, Rapatea aracamuniana, Rapatea chimantensis, Rapatea circasiana, Rapatea elongata, Rapatea fanshawei, Rapatea linearis, Rapatea longipes, Rapatea membranacea, Rapatea muaju, Rapatea paludosa, Rapatea pycnocephala, Rapatea rugulosa, Rapatea saulensis, Rapatea scabra, Rapatea spectabilis, Rapatea spruceana, Rapatea steyermarkii, Rapatea ulei, Rapatea undulata, Rapatea xiphoides, Rapatea yapacana, Saxofridericia aculeata, Saxofridericia compressa,
References
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:92368-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.