Erythrodes humulis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humulis
ID:
1089519
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) J.J.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 13: 11 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001088857
Common Names
- Humulus Erythrodes
- Erythrodes Humulis
- Hops Erythrodes
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Erythrodes humulis (also called Humulus Erythrodes, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small plant with white or yellow-green flowers and can be found in rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Erythrodes humulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erythrodes humulis has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have thin, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erythrodes humulis is an epiphytic orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C). It should be grown in a well-draining potting medium, such as bark, and watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.
Where to Find Erythrodes humulis
Erythrodes humulis is native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 2000-3000 m.
Species in the Erythrodes genus
Erythrodes celebensis, Erythrodes johorensis, Erythrodes latiloba, Erythrodes tetrodonta, Erythrodes amboinensis, Erythrodes bicarinata, Erythrodes blumei, Erythrodes boettcheri, Erythrodes chinensis, Erythrodes forcipata, Erythrodes glandulosa, Erythrodes glaucescens, Erythrodes hirsuta, Erythrodes humilis, Erythrodes latifolia, Erythrodes oxyglossa, Erythrodes papuana, Erythrodes parvula, Erythrodes praemorsa, Erythrodes purpurascens, Erythrodes sepikana, Erythrodes torricellensis, Erythrodes triloba, Erythrodes weberi, Erythrodes wenzelii, Erythrodes humulis, Erythrodes aggregata,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:96724-2: Based on the initial data import