Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Harley
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 38: 103 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953729
Common Names
- Strict Eriopidion
- Eriopidion strictum
- Eriopidion
Description
Eriopidion strictum (also called Eriopidion strictum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. It is found growing in wet montane forests at altitudes of 1000-2500 meters. It has an erect, branching stem with lanceolate leaves and yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Eriopidion strictum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriopidion strictum is a small, white, fragrant flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriopidion strictum is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Eriopidion strictum
Eriopidion strictum is found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
Species in the Eriopidion genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,