Encholirium viride - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viride
ID:
1592964
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.J.Braun & Esteves
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Bromelie 2017(1): 5 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000047860
Common Names
- Encholirium viride
- Viride Encholirium
- Viride's Bromeliad
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Encholirium viride (also called Green Encholirium, among many other common names) is a terrestrial bromeliad with long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is usually found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Encholirium viride is used as an ornamental plant due to its unique, eye-catching appearance. It is also used in landscaping as a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Encholirium viride has a bright yellow flower with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin, bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Encholirium viride is a terrestrial bromeliad native to Brazil. It is a slow-growing plant and can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It can also be grown in a terrarium or greenhouse.
Where to Find Encholirium viride
Encholirium viride can be found in South America.
Encholirium viride FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Encholirium viride?
Encholirium viride is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
What is the size of Encholirium viride?
Encholirium viride can grow up to 8 inches in height.
What is the color of Encholirium viride?
Encholirium viride has bright red flowers.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77162195-1: 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].