Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
triodon
ID:
952284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater & Dodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 4: t. 495 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951622

Common Names

  • Three-toothed Epidendrum
  • Three-toothed Orchid
  • Triodon Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum triodon (also called 'Three-Toothed Epidendrum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has a single, unbranched stem with three-toothed leaves and a single inflorescence with up to seven flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum triodon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epidendrum triodon is yellow-greenish and about 2 cm wide. The seed is small, brown and round. The seedlings are about 1 cm tall and have a small, greenish-white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum triodon is an epiphytic orchid species native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be grown in a pot or basket with a well-draining medium such as bark, sphagnum moss, or perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Epidendrum triodon

Epidendrum triodon is native to Central America and South America. It can be found in humid forests and disturbed areas.

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-69769: 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.