Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
galeottianum
ID:
950858

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rich. & Galeotti

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 3: 21 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000950196

Common Names

  • Galeottianum Epidendrum
  • Galeotti Epidendrum
  • Galeotti's Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum galeottianum (also called 'Galeotti's Epidendrum', among many other common names) is a perennial epiphyte orchid native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in humid, tropical forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters. It has a short stem with a single, large, leathery leaf and a long, thin, branched inflorescence. The flowers are white to yellowish-green, with a yellow lip.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum galeottianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum galeottianum has small, white flowers with a yellow-green center. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum galeottianum is a terrestrial orchid that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of climates. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Epidendrum galeottianum

Epidendrum galeottianum is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in humid, tropical forests.

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

Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:323037-2: Based on the initial data import