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Fire-star orchid

Epidendrum radicans

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Asparagales ›Family: Orchidaceae ›Genus: Epidendrum

About

Epidendrum radicans is a species of orchid. Common names include ground-rooting epidendrum, fire-star orchid, rainbow orchid, and reed-stem epidendrum. It is a common roadside weed at middle elevations in Central America. It is a crucifix orchid, often confused with many other members of the section Schistochila, including E. calanthe, E. cinnabarinum, E. denticulatum, E. erectum, E. fulgens, E. ibaguense, E. imatophyllum, E. incisum, E. schomburgkii, E. secundum, and E. xanthinum, among others. The diagnostic characteristic of E. radicans is its tendency to sprout roots all along the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fire-star orchid?
The scientific name of Fire-star orchid is Epidendrum radicans.
What kingdom does Fire-star orchid belong to?
Fire-star orchid belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Fire-star orchid belong to?
Fire-star orchid belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Fire-star orchid belong to?
Fire-star orchid belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does Fire-star orchid belong to?
Fire-star orchid belongs to the order Asparagales.
What family does Fire-star orchid belong to?
Fire-star orchid belongs to the family Orchidaceae.
What genus does Fire-star orchid belong to?
Fire-star orchid belongs to the genus Epidendrum.