Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bicalhoi
ID:
921239

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.P.Castro & Bohnke

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Bol. CAOB 79: 45 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920574



Common Names

  • Encyclia bicalhoi
  • Bicalhoi Encyclia
  • Encyclia Encyclia


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Description

Encyclia bicalhoi (also called Bicalho's Encyclia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It has a stemless growth habit with long, thin, green leaves and fragrant, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Encyclia bicalhoi is a species of orchid found in Central and South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Encyclia bicalhoi has white flowers with yellow and purple stripes. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encyclia bicalhoi is a tropical orchid that is native to Brazil. It is propagated through division of the rhizome, which should be done in the spring. The rhizome should be divided into sections that have at least two to three pseudobulbs with roots attached. The divisions should be planted in a potting mix that is well-draining and contains a mix of bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. The pot should be placed in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Encyclia bicalhoi

Encyclia bicalhoi can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Encyclia genus

Encyclia alcardoi, Encyclia calderoniae, Encyclia elegantula, Encyclia huertae, Encyclia kermesina, Encyclia monteverdensis, Encyclia nizandensis, Encyclia parallela, Encyclia rzedowskiana, Encyclia bohnkiana, Encyclia betancourtiana, Encyclia cajalbanensis, Encyclia garciae-esquivelii, Encyclia bocourtii, Encyclia rosariensis, Encyclia oliveirana, Encyclia ossenbachiana, Encyclia joaosaiana, Encyclia fabianae, Encyclia archilae, Encyclia carbonitensis, Encyclia delacruzii, Encyclia halbingeriana, Encyclia ibanezii, Encyclia camagueyensis, Encyclia bicalhoi, Encyclia acutifolia, Encyclia adenocarpa, Encyclia adenocaula, Encyclia advena, Encyclia aenicta, Encyclia alata, Encyclia albopurpurea, Encyclia alboxanthina, Encyclia altissima, Encyclia amazonica, Encyclia ambigua, Encyclia andrichii, Encyclia angustifolia, Encyclia angustiloba, Encyclia argentinensis, Encyclia aspera, Encyclia asperula, Encyclia atrorubens, Encyclia auyantepuiensis, Encyclia bajamarensis, Encyclia bipapularis, Encyclia bracteata, Encyclia bractescens, Encyclia bradfordii,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-466055: Based on the initial data import
Vitorino Paiva Castro (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.P.Castro' in the authors string.
Erwin Bohnke: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bohnke' in the authors string.