Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
weerakitianum
ID:
1324046

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hágsater, O.Pérez & E.Santiago

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 14: t. 1495 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336500

Common Names

  • Epidendrum Weerakitianum
  • Weerakitianum Epidendrum
  • Epidendrum

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Description

Epidendrum weerakitianum (also called 'Weerakitianum Epidendrum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and produces small white flowers. Its leaves are lanceolate and its fruit is a capsule.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum weerakitianum is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum weerakitianum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow and purple markings. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum weerakitianum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Epidendrum weerakitianum

Epidendrum weerakitianum is native to Colombia. It can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests at elevations of 600-3000 meters.

Epidendrum weerakitianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epidendrum weerakitianum?

Epidendrum weerakitianum

What type of plant is Epidendrum weerakitianum?

It is an orchid

Where is Epidendrum weerakitianum found?

It is found in Thailand

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.
Oscar Alejandro Pérez-Escobar (b.1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Pérez' in the authors string.