Epidendrum nocturnum
Night Scented Orchid
Also known as: Amphiglottis nocturna (Jacq.) Britton +9 more
- Amphiglottis nocturna (Jacq.) Britton
- Auliza nocturna (Jacq.) Small
- Epidendrum bahiense Rchb.f.
- Epidendrum carolinianum Lam.
- Epidendrum leucarachne Schltr.
- Epidendrum nocturnum var. angustifolium Stehlé
- Epidendrum nocturnum var. minor Schltr.
- Epidendrum obtusifolium Willd.
- Nyctosma nocturna (Jacq.) Raf.
- Phaedrosanthus nocturnus (Jacq.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte or lithophyte.
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Epidendrum nocturnum (commonly known as Night Scented Orchid) is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Epidendrum is notably large, comprising more than 1850 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, Southeastern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Cayman Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Florida, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Hawaii