Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
fabianae
ID:
838083

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.P.Faria, A.D.Santana & Péres Junior

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Orquidário 21: 140 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837418



Common Names

  • Encyclia fabianae
  • Fabian's Encyclia
  • Fabianae Encyclia


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Description

Encyclia fabianae (also called Fabian's Encyclia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has a single, leafless stem and small, white flowers. It is found in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Encyclia fabianae is a popular houseplant, known for its air-purifying qualities and its ability to thrive in low light conditions. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Encyclia fabianae has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encyclia fabianae is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from division or cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be kept in bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Encyclia fabianae

Encyclia fabianae is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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-374735: Based on the initial data import
Bento Paschoal de Faria: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.P.Faria' in the authors string.
Alexandre Dutra de Santana: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.D.Santana' in the authors string.
Adilson Klier Péres Junior: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Péres Junior' in the authors string.