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Elleanthus capitatus is a member of the genus Elleanthus
Description[]
Plants blooms from spring to fall with many 1 cm wide flowers.
Distribution[]
Plant are found growing in Mexico to Peru, Ecuador and the West Indies at elevations of 40 to 3800 meters
Culture[]
Grow in partial to full sun in intermediate temperatures. Plants can be grown in sandy soil or bark with perlite. Keep the mix moist but not wet. Never let the mix dry out for long periods.
Naming[]
Common Name: The Head Ellanthus
Synonyms[]
- Bletia capitata R.Br. in W.T.Aiton 1813
- Elleanthus capitatus
- Elleanthus casapensis (Rchb.f.) Rchb.f. 1862
- Elleanthus cephalophorus (Rchb.f.) Rchb.f. 1862
- Epidendrum capitatum Sessé & Moc. 1894
- Evelyna capitata Poepp. & Endl. 1836
- Evelyna casapensis Rchb.f. 1852
- Evelyna cephalophora Rchb.f. 1852
- *Evelyna cynarocephala Rchb. f. 1856