About Red Crucifix Orchid
Epidendrum radicans is a species of orchid native to Central America and northern South America. Common names include ground-rooting epidendrum, fire-star orchid, crucifix orchid, rainbow orchid, and reed-stem epidendrum. The diagnostic characteristic of E. radicans is its tendency to sprout roots all along the length of the stem; other crucifix orchids only produce roots near the base. It is a frequent roadside weed at middle elevations in Central America. Its common name 'crucifix orchid' refers to the tiny cross-shaped labellum in the centre of the flower.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Epidendrum radicans
- Genus
- Epidendrum
- Family
- ORCHIDACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Grown as garden plant
- Native to
- Central and South America
- Distribution
- Cultivated throughout
- Flowering & fruiting
- Throughout the year
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Orchidaceae
Orchid family
Red Crucifix Orchid belongs to the Orchidaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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