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Fire star orchid

Epidendrum radicans

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (India), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Asparagales (Spargelartige)
Family
Orchidaceae
Genus
Epidendrum
Species
Epidendrum radicans (Fire star orchid)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese estrela-de-fogo

Similar Species in Epidendrum

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Bract Carrying Epidendrum
Epidendrum criniferum
Least Concern
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Eyelash Orchid
Epidendrum ciliare
Not Evaluated
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Brown-flower Butterfly Orchid
Epidendrum anceps
Not Evaluated
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Montserrat Orchid
Epidendrum montserratense
Critically Endangered
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Night scented orchid
Epidendrum nocturnum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fire star orchid?
The scientific name of Fire star orchid is Epidendrum radicans. It belongs to the genus Epidendrum.
Where does Fire star orchid live?
Fire star orchid is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (India), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, India, Seychelles, United States.
What family does Fire star orchid belong to?
Fire star orchid (Epidendrum radicans) belongs to the genus Epidendrum, which is part of the taxonomic family Orchidaceae.
What kingdom does Fire star orchid belong to?
Fire star orchid (Epidendrum radicans) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Fire star orchid?
The closest relatives of Fire star orchid in the genus Epidendrum include Bract Carrying Epidendrum, Eyelash Orchid, Brown-flower Butterfly Orchid, Montserrat Orchid, Night scented orchid.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Epidendrum — 6 Species

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Bract Carrying Epidendrum
Epidendrum criniferum
LC 🐾
Eyelash Orchid
Epidendrum ciliare
NE 🐾
Brown-flower Butterfly Orchid
Epidendrum anceps
NE 🐾
Montserrat Orchid
Epidendrum montserratense
CR 🐾
Night scented orchid
Epidendrum nocturnum
NE
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Fire star orchid
Epidendrum radicans
NE
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