Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
oestlundii
ID:
949503

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ames, Hubbard & C.Schweinf.) Hágsater & Stermitz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Orquidea (Mexico City) , n.s., 9: 106 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948841



Common Names

  • Oestlundii Encyclia
  • Green-yellow Encyclia
  • Yellow-green Encyclia


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Description

Encyclia oestlundii (also called Oestlund's Encyclia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in moist, shady forests and meadows at elevations of 500-3000 meters. It has an upright stem with an oblong-lanceolate leaf and a single white flower with a yellow lip.

Uses & Benefits

Encyclia oestlundii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Encyclia oestlundii 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 oestlundii 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 oestlundii

Encyclia oestlundii 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-67178: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Eric Hágsater (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hágsater' in the authors string.
Frank R. Stermitz (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stermitz' in the authors string.