Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
guadalupeae
ID:
949403

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.González & Alvarado

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Orchidophile (Deuil-la-Barre) 135: 5 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948741



Common Names

  • Encyclia guadalupeae
  • Guadalupeae Encyclia
  • Guadalupeae


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Description

Encyclia guadalupeae (also called Guadalupe's Encyclia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has a short, cylindrical stem with a few leaves and a single inflorescence with many fragrant flowers. The flowers are yellow with a yellow lip and a purple-brown center. It grows in humid forests and on trees at elevations of up to 1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Encyclia guadalupeae is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and headache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Encyclia guadalupeae is yellow-green, with a white lip. The seed is round and brown. The seedlings are small, with thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encyclia guadalupeae is a tropical orchid that is native to Mexico. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is done by division or by planting stem cuttings in moist soil.

Where to Find Encyclia guadalupeae

Encyclia guadalupeae is native to Mexico and Central 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-67086: Based on the initial data import
Roberto González Tamayo (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.González' in the authors string.
Sergio Alvarado Casillas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alvarado' in the authors string.