| Positive | NativePlantFan9 | On Jan 16, 2005, NativePlantFan9 from Boca Raton, FL (Zone 10a) wrote: This epithytic orchid is found growing on the trees and bark in the cypress swamps, hammocks, bayheads, tree islands and thickets and swamps in the southern mainland counties of Florida. The flowers are very interesting in full boom, with their long, pointed, yellowish, protruding sepals behind the white flower with an orange center in the middle. The common name 'Night-scented Epidendrum', or Night-scented Orchid, is due to the scent it emits at night or in the evening. It is listed as endangered, sadly, by the state of Florida due to habitat destruction and overcollecting - it is highly valued by collectors because of it's flowers. It should not be collected or destroyed in any way, and collecting should be restricted. Also, habitat must be protected!
MORE FACTS - Found and/or reported from Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Collier, Hendry and Lee counties. One record is also from Okeechobee county. This orchid grows on many types of trees, including magnolias, pond apples, cabbage palms, pop ash, and other trees. It is native to the U.S. (Florida). |
