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Epidendrum strobiliferum
Epidendrum strobiliferum Rchb. f.
Big Cypress Star Orchid, Cone Bearing Epidendrum, Pine-cone Epidendrum
Orchidaceae (Orchid family)
Synonym(s): Spathiger strobilifera
USDA Symbol: EPST2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Hanging or erect stems up to about 1 foot long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Red , YellowBloom Time: Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: FLNative Distribution: Known in North America only in Florida, where it is considered endangered.
Native Habitat: Terrestrial, growing in moist and rich soils, in shaded to sunny habitats.
Propagation
Propagation Material: SeedsWeb Reference
Webref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 35 - Go Orchids (2019) North American Orchid Conservation Center (NAOCC)
Additional resources
USDA: Find Epidendrum strobiliferum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Epidendrum strobiliferum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Epidendrum strobiliferum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-06-25Research By: CBR