Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fulfordianum
ID:
921245

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pupulin & Karremans

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 30: 195 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920580

Common Names

  • Epidendrum fulfordianum
  • Fulfordianum Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum fulfordianum (also called Fulford's Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico. It has a stemless growth habit with long, thin, green leaves and fragrant, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum fulfordianum is a species of orchid found in Central and South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum fulfordianum has yellow flowers with red bracts. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum fulfordianum is an epiphytic orchid that is easily grown from seed. It prefers partial shade and a well-drained, humus-rich soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil.

Where to Find Epidendrum fulfordianum

Epidendrum fulfordianum can be found in the tropical forests 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-466062: Based on the initial data import
Franco Pupulin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pupulin' in the authors string.
Adam P. Karremans (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karremans' in the authors string.