Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
withneri
ID:
949654

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sauleda) Sauleda & R.M.Adams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 33(2): 187. 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948992



Common Names

  • Withner's Encyclia
  • Withner's Epidendrum
  • Withner's Orchid


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Description

Encyclia withneri (also called 'Withner's Encyclia', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, thin stems with small, fragrant flowers and prefers moist, humid habitats such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Encyclia withneri is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Encyclia withneri has small, yellow-green flowers with a sweet fragrance. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encyclia withneri is a tropical orchid that is native to Central and South America. 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 withneri

Encyclia withneri can be found in 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-67313: Based on the initial data import
Ruben Primitivo Sauleda (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sauleda' in the authors string.
R.M. Adams (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Adams' in the authors string.