Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
biflorum
ID:
806401

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez) Forzza

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Bol. Bot. Univ. São Paulo 23: 16 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805735



Common Names

  • Encholirium biflorum
  • Two-Flowered Encholirium
  • Two-Flowered Encholirium


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Description

Encholirium biflorum (also called Two-flowered Encholirium, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Encholirium biflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine and in the production of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Encholirium biflorum is white with a yellow center. The seed is oval and brown. The seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encholirium biflorum is a species of epiphytic orchid native to South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining soil mix. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by cuttings taken from the tips of the stems. Cuttings should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Encholirium biflorum

Encholirium biflorum can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Encholirium biflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Encholirium biflorum?

Encholirium biflorum

What is the common name of Encholirium biflorum?

Biflorous encholirium

What is the natural habitat of Encholirium biflorum?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Encholirium genus

Encholirium belemii, Encholirium brachypodum, Encholirium bradeanum, Encholirium eddie-estevesii, Encholirium erectiflorum, Encholirium gracile, Encholirium heloisae, Encholirium horridum, Encholirium irwinii, Encholirium longiflorum, Encholirium luxor, Encholirium lymanianum, Encholirium magalhaesii, Encholirium maximum, Encholirium pedicellatum, Encholirium reflexum, Encholirium scrutor, Encholirium spectabile, Encholirium subsecundum, Encholirium vogelii, Encholirium biflorum, Encholirium disjunctum, Encholirium ctenophyllum, Encholirium ascendens, Encholirium agavoides, Encholirium viridicentrum, Encholirium diamantinum, Encholirium fragae, Encholirium kranzianum, Encholirium pulchrum, Encholirium bracteatum, Encholirium avacanoeirum, Encholirium nibertii, Encholirium oreadicum, Encholirium viride, Encholirium pierre-braunii, Encholirium anteroi,

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Rafaela Campostrini Forzza (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forzza' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77073706-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].