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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)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: 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 , YellowBloom Time: Jan , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: May flower at any time of year.
Distribution
USA: FLNative 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 PlantsFNA: Find Epidendrum nocturnum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Epidendrum nocturnum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2018-11-20Research By: Joseph A. Marcus