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Epidendrum coriifolium is an epiphytic orchid in the genus Epidendrum.
Description[]
Plant blooms in the winter with several 4 to 5 cm flowers. Flowers have an unpleasant fragrance.
Distribution[]
Plant is found in wet montane forest from Chipas, Mexico through Central Ameriaca, to Peru, Bolivia and Venezuela at at 350 to 1500 meters.
Culture[]
Plants grow in warm conditions and can be grown in medium size fir bark with perlite. Plant prefers drying periods between watering and bright light is recommended. Lengthen drying period a bit in the winter.
Varities[]
| Image | Name | Description |
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Epidendrum coriifolium variant | Petals and sepals are green, Lip is green |
Naming[]
Common Names: The Leather-Like Leaf Epidendrum
Synonyms[]
- Epidendrum fuscopurpureum Schltr. 1922
- Epidendrum imitans Schltr. 1921
- Epidendrum magnibracteatum Ames 1922
- Epidendrum palmense Ames 1923
- Epidendrum subviolascens Schltr. 1923