Obrienianum radicans x ibaguense was made by the famous english grower, harry veitch, in 1888. The flowers are a deep, saturated orange with marigoldorange lips. The connoisseur collection 2014 the epidendrum collection all new epidendrum mericlones from orchid valley miura, japan. Morphometric analysis of epidendrum secundum orchidaceae. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. The majority of epidendrum orchids are epiphytes, though a f ew are classified as lithophytes. Here at kawamoto orchids we sell many types of epidendrums. Plants profile for epidendrum secundum lopsided star orchid. Orchids of peru vol 2 fieldiana schweinfurth 1959 as epidendrum dichotomum. Thanks to eric hagsater for help with some determinations. Pdf two new hosts, epidendrum secundum and epidendrum.
Erect to scandent terrestrial or lithophytic herb with terete, reedlike stems, usually c. The actual lines defining epidendrum are not certain at this time. The genus of epidendrum orchids contains over 1,000 different species which grow in subtropical and tropical areas of the united states, in central america and in argentina. Pdf one of the largest genera of orchidaceae with about 1125 species, epidendrum l.
The kind help from monica cando, veronica cardenas, vicenta guaman, gabriela. On the other hand, orchids that have adapted directly to hummingbirds from beepollinated ancestors have changed fundamentally. This is important as it helps shorten the plant habit. Epidendrum secundum, one of the crucifix orchids, is a poorly understood reed stemmed. Epidendrum denticulatum, one of the crucifix orchids, is a reed stemmed species which, at least in herbarium specimens, is frequently confused with e. This feature is occasionally diagnostic to distinguish between species.
Epidendrum ehpeedendrum orchids are one of the earliest established genera of orchids with well over 1,000 different species. Such compounds were useful against herbivores and associate with free radicals. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 69534 with original publication details. The epidendrum venosum of florida is an article from missouri botanical garden annual report, volume 1898.
Epidendrum definition of epidendrum by the free dictionary. Some species are found growing at sea level, while others thrive in higher elevations up in the mountains. Epidendrum secundum is an orchid with either an epiphytical or. However, the plant is too vigorous for most collections and would soon take up too large a space. It presents many taxonomical problems, resulting mostly from its size, combined with the great variability of some. Epidendrum burtonii the vibrant colors, compact growth habit, and hardiness make this plant a favorite and it can occasionally be seen growing in outdoor flower beds here in santa barbara. An efficient method for the largescale propagation of epidendrum secundum using protocorms and leaves from in vitro germination was established. Here at kawamoto orchids we sell many types of epidendrum orchids in hawaii. Epidendrum secundum, one of the crucifix orchids, is a poorly understood reed stemmed species, which dressler 1989 describes as the epidendrum secundum complex. As a sidestory, this particular hybrid has recently gained some notoriety as it has been listed as a nuisance plant, bordering on noxious weed status.
Pdf the rust sphenospora kevorkianii, is reported on two new orchid hosts. American journal of botany botanical society of america wiley. Efficient micropropagation of epidendrum secundum jacq. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. S0072017, granted by the environmental management commission, gad municipal, canton cuenca, ecuador.
Mycorrhizal fungi, applied at in vitro seed germination, will improve orchids conservation and horticultural protocols. Epidendrum radicans is grown in the behindthescenes tropical nursery at kew. Obviously, growing outdoors all year round is easy for those living in southern florida or southern california, but not feasible for those in new york. Morphometric analysis of epidendrum secundum orchidaceae in. Epidendrum secundum is an orchid commercialized and used for ornamental purposes. Its spectacular bright orange and yellow flowers are appreciated by some orchid enthusiasts. The details of some of these specimens can be seen online in kews herbarium catalogue. However, it is estimated that there are more than 2,000 epidendrum orchids, many of which still have to be discovered. Some of them are typical sympodial orchids with pseudobulbs, whereas there are some caespitose plants and plants with branching stems within this genus, and even. Orchidaceae reed orchid, epidendrum orchid, clustered flowers orchid. Epidendrum, genus of more than 1,000 species of tropical and semitropical orchids family orchidaceae. The phenology, flower morphology, pollination mechanism and reproductive biology of epidendrum secundum were studied in a semi.
According to dressler, there are dozens of varieties, some of which appear to deserve species rank. Epidendrum orchids could be found in diverse biomes, in diverse climates, and differences in morphology of epidendrum species reflect evolutionary adaptation to such diverse habitats. Like all crucifix orchids, the lip is adnate to the column and bears three lobes, producing the. A terrestrial orchid from tropical and subtropical america, epidendrum radicans is often seen on roadsides or in grassland, clambering over vegetation. Temperature though the original epidendrum hybrids were quite cold hardy, this modern style with the introduction of epi. With more than 1,500 species, some authors describe it as a megagenus. Coming from the greek epi on and dendron tree, the genus name is a reflection of the plants growing habits. Dressler, phd, indicate that hummingbirds pollinate some species of epidendrum, including epidendrum secundum and epidendrum pseudepidendrum. Orchids of peru vol 2 fieldiana schweinfurth 1959 as e giroudianum. Other articles where epidendrum secundum is discussed. Grey branches indicate clades in which free nectar is not observed in nectaries. Plant growth regulatorfree media have been used for the conversion of plbs into complete plantlets murthy and pyati, 2001. Media in category epidendrum secundum the following 19 files are in this category, out of 19 total. Epidendrum comet valley yellow star epidendrum little valley bouquet flower diameter 3.
Epidendrum is a diverse neotropical genus that has flowers characterized by a frilly or fringed lip. This plant grows and blooms easily in a living room. We grow ours with 6065 degree nights in the summer and let the night temperatures fall to around 55 degrees in the winter. Epidendrum is also known as coilostylis, lanium, neolehmannia, oerstedella or seraphyta. Epidendrum schlechterianum epidendrum schlimii epidendrum schomburgkii epidendrum schumannianum epidendrum schweinfurthianum epidendrum scriptum epidendrum sculptum epidendrum scutellum epidendrum scytocladium epidendrum secundum epidendrum seligerum. A sturdy, erect, medium sized, caespitose, warm to cool growing epiphyte or terrestrial found in the lesser antilles and south america at elevations of 600 to 1750 meters. In such cases, orchid flowers already adapted to butterflies are not greatly changed morphologically. Reedstem epidendrum culture american orchid society. Other genera discussed on other culture sheets that could also be commonly called epidendrum include encyclia, prosthechea, neolehmannia, oestedella, and barkeria.
Epidendrum secundum has a very broad distribution, occurring in. Epidendrum secundum has a very broad distribution, occurring in mountains within planalto brasileiro, serra do mar, andean cordillera, and guiana plateau hagsater and sotoarenas, 2005. Reproductive biology and pollination mechanisms of. Epidendrum pseudepidendrum costa rica and panama is free flowering year round. Epidendrum sensu lato is a huge genus, embracing more than 2,000 binomials about 1,100 accepted names and the rest have become synonyms of other species. Reedstem epidendrums can be grown successfully by following a few guidelines and adapting them to your particular conditions. Hagsater and others published epidendrum l find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. If you would like any further information or have any corrections please contact me.
This orchid has 5 elliptic leaves that alternate on the stem. Florida as an associate curator of the herbarium and finished the identification manual for wetland species of florida. Explants were inoculated in woody plant medium wpm supplemented with 6benzyladenine ba 1. Epidendrum radicans x secundum hybrid complex apni. Dried and alcoholpreserved specimens of epidendrum radicans are held in kews herbarium, where they are available to visitors from around the world, by appointment. Leaves numerous, spreading, leathery, narrowly ovateoblong to. Epidendrum orchids are distributed from southeastern north america to central south america and are primarily epiphytic, though some grow on rocks or in soil.
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