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Night Scented Epidendrum

Epidendrum nocturnum

Photo by SG in CR
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Field Notes

Description:

Epiphytic orchid that was found in in the forests near this spotting location. The blooms last only one morning.

Habitat:

Was found on the forest flood, fallen out of the canopy. It's been attached to a wooden post now for a couple years.

Notes:

Large images can be seen at https://www.flickr.com/photos/66454855@N06/14932870491/in/photostream/l…

Reference Links:

Epidendrum nocturnum, http://www.orchidspecies.com/epinocturmun.htm

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Dan Doucette
Hmm, yeah, those do look very close. I see some images of E. nocturnum with reddish foliage but not sure if its that.
SG in CR
Thanks Dan. I just got a suggestion off of Facebook and I think it might be Epidendrum nocturnum, but E.carpophorum And E. tridens seem very similar. Also all the images of those orchids that I found on the internet showed bright green foliage and mine is purplish when young and remains reddish later on.
Dan Doucette
Beautiful orchid. I would think it's an Encyclia or something related.

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PublishedAugust 16, 2014

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