Details of Genus: Epidendrum L. (1763) Conserved name
ID: 425
Genus ja:
Genus en:
# spp.: 1880 (from genus_families table) | 4 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Orchidaceae
Family ja: ラン
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Epidendroideae: Tribe Epidendreae: Subtribe Laeliinae
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 17 Feb 2026 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Tropical & Subtropical America
Description en: Genus of about 750 species of highly varied, evergreen orchids, including epiphytes, lithophytes, and terrestrials. They are widespread in tropical North, Central, and South America, some thriving in montane forests to an altitude of 1,000m (3,250ft). Most produce cylindrical, leafy stems that may be either tall and reed-like or short and fleshy; others have pseudobulbs. The leaves vary greatly. The flowers are produced in usually terminal, umbel-like racemes or panicles, which are a continuation of the leafy stems, or they are occasionally borne from the bases.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Divide when the plants overflow their containers. Root plantlets of E. ibaguense as soon as they have developed vigorous roots.
Pests en: Susceptible to red spider mites, aphids, and mealybugs.
Description ja:
Comment: Trop.America
Comment ja: エピデンドラム
Type species:
Phylogenetic definition:
Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Subfamily Epidendroideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Subfamily Epidendroideae | Show | ||
| APG4 | Accepted | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Subfamily Epidendroideae: Tribe Epidendreae: Subtribe Laeliinae | 1880 | Show |