Epidendrum strobiliferum Rchb.f.
Cone Bearing Epidendrum
Facts About
Accepted Synonyms: Epidendrum verecundum, Isochilus ramosus, Spathiger strobiliferus
Epidendrum strobiliferum, the Cone Bearing Epidendrum, is considered the smallest and most inconspicuous of the Epidendrum species. In Florida, it has only been found in the Fakahatchee Swamp and in the vicinity of Collier County but its range includes the West Indies, Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. The elliptic reddish brown, coriaceous leaves alternate on the stem. Up to 3 terminal, non-resupinate flowers are concealed by a large bract. The sepals are a pale yellow color and ovate in shape and the petals are white and linear. Flowering occurs between October-November. Plants grow on a wide variety of trees, including red maple, bald cypress, pop ash, and pond apple in swampy areas.
Epidendrum strobiliferum is endangered in Florida, although it is considered apparently secure across its range.
Pollination
This orchid is autogamous but may also be pollinated by flies and butterflies in search of nectar.
Ecosystem Type
Swamps
Characteristics
- Habitat:
- epiphyte
- Leaf arrangement:
- alternate
- Number of leaves on stem:
-
- two
- three
- four
- five
- six
- seven or more
- Form of the labellum:
- the labellum is not pouch-like
- Labellum outline:
- the labellum is simple
- Main color of labellum:
-
- white
- yellow
- Nectar spur:
- absent
- Inflorescence type:
- the inflorescence has one flower or a pair of flowers
- Labellum characteristics:
- the labellum is saccate
- Labellum length:
- Up to 3 mm
- Sepal length:
- Up to 3 mm
- Plant height:
- Up to 18 cm
Native to North America
Yes
North American Conservation Status & Distribution
Conservation Status
| Conservation and Wetland Status | |
|---|---|
| Global Rank | Apparently Secure |
| US Status | N/A |
| Canadian Status | N/A |