Epidryos allenii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
allenii
ID:
408824
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steyerm.) Maguire
Source:
wcs
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Taxon 11: 57 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408156
Common Names
- Epidryos Allenii
- Allen's Epidryos
- Allen's Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Epidryos allenii (also called 'Allen's Epidryos', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in humid tropical forests. The plant has lanceolate leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Epidryos allenii is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epidryos allenii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Epidryos allenii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Epidryos allenii
Epidryos allenii can be found in Peru.
Epidryos allenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epidryos allenii?
Epidryos allenii
What type of plant is Epidryos allenii?
It is a type of orchid.
Where does Epidryos allenii grow?
It is native to Mexico.
Species in the Epidryos genus
Species in the Rapateaceae family
Amphiphyllum rigidum, Cephalostemon affinis, Cephalostemon angustatus, Cephalostemon gracilis, Cephalostemon microglochin, Cephalostemon riedelianus, Duckea cyperaceoidea, Duckea flava, Duckea junciformis, Duckea squarrosa, Epidryos allenii, Epidryos guayanensis, Epidryos micrantherus, Epidryos matheusii, Guacamaya superba, Kunhardtia radiata, Kunhardtia rhodantha, Marahuacaea schomburgkii, Maschalocephalus dinklagei, Monotrema aemulans, Monotrema affine, Monotrema arthrophyllum, Monotrema bracteatum, Monotrema xyridoides, Phelpsiella ptericaulis, Potarophytum riparium, Rapatea angustifolia, Rapatea aracamuniana, Rapatea chimantensis, Rapatea circasiana, Rapatea elongata, Rapatea fanshawei, Rapatea linearis, Rapatea longipes, Rapatea membranacea, Rapatea muaju, Rapatea paludosa, Rapatea pycnocephala, Rapatea rugulosa, Rapatea saulensis, Rapatea scabra, Rapatea spectabilis, Rapatea spruceana, Rapatea steyermarkii, Rapatea ulei, Rapatea undulata, Rapatea xiphoides, Rapatea yapacana, Saxofridericia aculeata, Saxofridericia compressa,
References
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:92367-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.