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Epidendrum chlorinum

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Epidendrum chlorinum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Epidendreae
Subtribe: Laeliinae
Genus: Epidendrum
Species:
E. chlorinum
Binomial name
Epidendrum chlorinum
Barb.Rodr.[1]
Synonyms

E. chloranthum Barb.Rodr., nom. illeg.

Epidendrum chlorinium is a terrestrial species of reed-stemmed Epidendrum found in mountainous regions of the states of Minas Gerais, São Paulo, and Espiritu Santo, Brazil, at altitudes of 1–1.5 km.[1][2]

The terete stems grow as tall as 45 cm. The lower ~20 cm are covered with the thin, dry bases of old leaves. The dark green leaves grow to 12 cm long and 1.5 cm wide. The apical inflorescence grows up to 5 cm long, bearing 7 to 12 3-cm fragrant, translucent, lime-green flowers. The heart-shaped lip has two tiny white-green calli at its base. In its native habitat, it flowers from November until March.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Epidendrum chlorinum Barb.Rodr. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  2. ^ Pansarin, Emerson Ricardo; Pansarin, Ludmila Mickeliunas (2011-03-15). The Family Orchidaceae in the Serra do Japi, São Paulo state, Brazil. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 114. ISBN 978-3-211-99755-0.
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