Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
brenesii
ID:
950306

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 19: 209 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949644

Common Names

  • Brenes' Epidendrum
  • Brenes' Orchid
  • Brenes' Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum brenesii (also called Brenes' Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America. It is an epiphyte with long, thin stems and small, green leaves. It produces yellow flowers with a white lip. It is found in humid forests and tropical woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum brenesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is a low-maintenance plant and is easy to care for.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epidendrum brenesii is a small, yellow-green flower with a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum brenesii is a terrestrial orchid native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Epidendrum brenesii

Epidendrum brenesii is found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Epidendrum genus

Epidendrum adolfomorenoi, Epidendrum cesar-fernandezii, Epidendrum gransabanense, Epidendrum lezlieae, Epidendrum marsiorum, Epidendrum montis-narae, Epidendrum reclinatum, Epidendrum silvanum, Epidendrum caeciliae, Epidendrum cancanae, Epidendrum foulquieri, Epidendrum fuscinum, Epidendrum josianae, Epidendrum macdougallii, Epidendrum misasii, Epidendrum monteverdense, Epidendrum paruimense, Epidendrum parviexasperatum, Epidendrum stolidium, Epidendrum acroamparoanum, Epidendrum acroscopeum, Epidendrum amaruense, Epidendrum atypicum, Epidendrum caparaoense, Epidendrum chalcochroma, Epidendrum cruciforme, Epidendrum cryptorhachis, Epidendrum cyclolobum, Epidendrum dejeaniae, Epidendrum dolichochlamys, Epidendrum folsomii, Epidendrum fortunae, Epidendrum gymnochlamys, Epidendrum haberi, Epidendrum hornitense, Epidendrum kusibabii, Epidendrum microrigidiflorum, Epidendrum nanodentatum, Epidendrum niveocaligarium, Epidendrum pachacutequianum, Epidendrum pachytepalum, Epidendrum philowercklei, Epidendrum platystomoides, Epidendrum platystomum, Epidendrum ptochicum, Epidendrum quispei, Epidendrum romero-castannedae, Epidendrum salpichlamys, Epidendrum sangayense, Epidendrum unicallosum,

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-67964: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.