Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rhombicapitellatum
ID:
913231

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater & Dodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 9: t. 980 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912566

Common Names

  • Epidendrum Rhombicapitellatum
  • Rhombicapitellatum Epidendrum
  • Rhombicapitellatum's Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum rhombicapitellatum (also called 'Diamond-headed Epidendrum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, typically in humid, tropical forests. It has long, thin, leathery leaves and produces small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum rhombicapitellatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum rhombicapitellatum has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single, long, thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum rhombicapitellatum is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight. The plant should be grown in a well-draining soil mix, such as a combination of peat moss, sand, and perlite. The soil should be kept moist, but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Epidendrum rhombicapitellatum

Epidendrum rhombicapitellatum can be found in the cloud forests of Colombia.

Epidendrum rhombicapitellatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epidendrum rhombicapitellatum?

Epidendrum rhombicapitellatum

What is the common name of Epidendrum rhombicapitellatum?

Rhombicapitellatum Epidendrum

What is the natural habitat of Epidendrum rhombicapitellatum?

Tropical rainforest 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-457478: Based on the initial data import
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.