Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
chotaënse
ID:
1332560

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chocce, Hágsater & Vega-Vera

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 15(1): t. 1513 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345014


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Description

Epidendrum chotaënse (also called 'Chotaënse Epidendrum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Peru. It is a medium-sized evergreen orchid with leathery, lance-shaped leaves that grow up to 40 cm long. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, forests, and shady rock crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum chotaënse is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum chotaënse has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have two long, narrow, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum chotaënse is an epiphytic orchid that is native to New Guinea. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The rhizome should be divided in the spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. The seed should be sown on a well-drained, humus-rich soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Epidendrum chotaënse

Epidendrum chotaënse can be found in Colombia.

Epidendrum chotaënse FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epidendrum chotaënse?

Epidendrum chotaënse

What is the family of Epidendrum chotaënse?

Orchidaceae

Where is Epidendrum chotaënse native to?

Ecuador

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

Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.
Miguel Chocce: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chocce' in the authors string.
Nanette Vega-Vera: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vega-Vera' in the authors string.