Epidendrum ciliare
Christmas Orchid, Eyelash Orchid
Other regional names: Fringed Star Orchid +1 more
- Fringed Star Orchid
- Lady's Lash Orchid
Also known as: Auliza ciliaris (L.) Salisb. +15 more
- Auliza ciliaris (L.) Salisb.
- Aulizia ciliaris (L.) Salisb.
- Coilostylis ciliaris (L.) Withner & P.A.Harding
- Coilostylis cuspidata (G.Lodd.) Withner & P.A.Harding
- Coilostylis emarginata Raf.
- Encyclia ciliaris (L.) A.Lemée
- Epidendrum ciliare var. cuspidatum (G.Lodd.) Lindl.
- Epidendrum ciliare var. minor Stein
- Epidendrum ciliare var. typicum Stehlé
- Epidendrum ciliare var. viscidum (Lindl.) Lindl.
- Epidendrum cuspidatum G.Lodd.
- Epidendrum cuspidatum var. brachysepalum Rchb.f.
- Epidendrum luteum Planch.
- Epidendrum sanctalucianum H.G.Jones
- Epidendrum viscidum Lindl.
- Phaedrosanthus ciliaris (L.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte or lithophyte.
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Found natively in North America and South America, Epidendrum ciliare (commonly known as Christmas Orchid or Eyelash Orchid) is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.