April 24, 2015

Epidendrum curtisii determined to be Epidendrum homoion



Ten translucent light green flowers and zero buds on one pendent 11 cm inflorescence; mounted on a 7.5 cm diameter by 30 cm long log; old stems woody, new growth stems suffused purple, alternate leaves elliptical to 3.2 cm wide by 9 cm long veined purple; sepals reverse suffused purple; substance firm; texture waxy; recognized for its rarity in cultivation and educational value; plant from Colombia

20151892 PNW

Epidendrum curtisii A.D.Hawkes, Orquídea (Rio de Janeiro) 18: 174 (1957).This name is accepted.


Epidendrum curtisii. Award 20151892, has been determined to be Epidendrum homoion by SITF (May 2015).

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