Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
eddie-estevesii
ID:
408137

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leme & Forzza

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 23: 200 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407469



Common Names

  • Encholirium eddie-estevesii
  • Eddie-Esteves' Encholirium
  • Eddie-Esteves' Fern


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Synonyms

  • Dyckia eddieestevesii (Leme & Forzza) Forzza [valid]

Description

Encholirium eddie-estevesii (also called 'Eddie-Estevesii', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to the tropical regions of South America. It is a small plant with a single, upright stem and a few leaves at the base. The flowers are small and white, and the plant grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Encholirium eddie-estevesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Encholirium eddie-estevesii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed, and the seedling is a small, green, pointed plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encholirium eddie-estevesii is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining medium, such as a mixture of peat moss and perlite. It should be kept moist but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and warm until germination occurs.

Where to Find Encholirium eddie-estevesii

Encholirium eddie-estevesii is native to Brazil.

Encholirium eddie-estevesii FAQ

What is the common name of Encholirium eddie-estevesii?

Eddie-estevesii Encholirium

What is the natural habitat of Encholirium eddie-estevesii?

Encholirium eddie-estevesii is native to Brazil and is found in wet, tropical forests.

What is the optimal temperature for Encholirium eddie-estevesii?

Encholirium eddie-estevesii prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

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.
Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:328934-2: 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].