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Cressler, Alan

Epidendrum nocturnum

Epidendrum nocturnum Jacq.

Night Scented Orchid, Night Fragrant Epidendrum

Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)

Synonym(s): Amphiglottis nocturna

USDA Symbol: EPNO

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Root Type: Aerial
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: To about 3 feet in height.
Flower: Flowers self-fertile and often do not open.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Yellow
Bloom Time: Jan , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: May flower at any time of year.

Distribution

USA: FL
Native Distribution: South Florida (endangered), West Indies, South America, Central America and Mexico.
Native Habitat: Epiphytic on tropical trees.

Additional resources

USDA: Find Epidendrum nocturnum in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Epidendrum nocturnum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Epidendrum nocturnum

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-11-20
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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