Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
xylostachyum
ID:
952446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 31(Misc.): 70 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951784

Common Names

  • Xylostachyum Orchid
  • Epidendrum Orchid
  • Woody-Stalked Epidendrum Orchid

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Description

Epidendrum xylostachyum (also called Xylostachyum Epidendrum, among many other common names) is a small to medium sized epiphytic orchid found in Mexico, Central America, and South America. It has an upright stem with a few leaves and a terminal inflorescence with several flowers. The flowers are white and have a pleasant scent. It is found in humid forests, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Epidendrum xylostachyum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epidendrum xylostachyum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epidendrum xylostachyum is an epiphytic orchid native to Colombia. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining soil mix, such as a mixture of bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Epidendrum xylostachyum

Epidendrum xylostachyum can be found in the tropical forests 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-69917: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.