Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
porphyrostachyum
ID:
1332591

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater & E.Santiago

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 15(1): t. 1550 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345045

Common Names

  • Epidendrum Porphyrostachyum
  • Porphyrostachyum Epidendrum
  • Porphyrostachyum Orchid

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Description

Epidendrum porphyrostachyum (also called the Porphyro epidendrum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the mountains of South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a white, five-petalled flower. It grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes at altitudes of 2,000-4,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum porphyrostachyum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Epidendrum porphyrostachyum are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum porphyrostachyum is an epiphytic orchid. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown as soon as they are ripe in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We recommend covering the soil with a mulch of well-rotted manure or compost in winter.

Where to Find Epidendrum porphyrostachyum

Epidendrum porphyrostachyum is found in Ecuador.

Epidendrum porphyrostachyum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epidendrum porphyrostachyum?

Epidendrum porphyrostachyum

What is the common name of Epidendrum porphyrostachyum?

None

What is the family of Epidendrum porphyrostachyum?

Orchidaceae

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.
Elizabeth Santiago Ayala: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Santiago' in the authors string.