Epidendrum cristatum
Also known as: Epidendrum alexandri Schltr. +12 more
- Epidendrum alexandri Schltr.
- Epidendrum bathyschistum Schltr.
- Epidendrum calliferum Lem.
- Epidendrum hexadactylum Barb.Rodr.
- Epidendrum longovarium Barb.Rodr.
- Epidendrum raniferum Lindl.
- Epidendrum raniferum var. hexadactylum (Barb.Rodr.) Cogn.
- Epidendrum raniferum var. lofgrenii Cogn.
- Epidendrum raniferum var. lutescens Lindl. ex Broadway
- Epidendrum raniferum var. luteum Lindl.
- Epidendrum raniferum var. obtusilobum Cogn.
- Epidendrum rantierium Lindl. ex C.Gajón Sánchez
- Epidendrum validum Schltr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte or perennial.
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Epidendrum cristatum is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Epidendrum, which contains over 1850 distinct species.
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 Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela