Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
meliosma
ID:
949480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 472 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948818



Common Names

  • Encyclia meliosma
  • Meliosma Encyclia
  • Meliosma Encyclia Orchid


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Description

Encyclia meliosma (also called Meliosma encyclia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has a short stem, with leaves that are oblong-lanceolate and acute. It is found in humid forests, from sea level to 1,500 m in altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Encyclia meliosma is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Encyclia meliosma is white and star-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encyclia meliosma can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the temperature between 20-25°C (68-77°F). For division, separate the offsets from the mother plant and pot them in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the temperature between 20-25°C (68-77°F).

Where to Find Encyclia meliosma

Encyclia meliosma can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

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-67157: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.