Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Misc. Collect. 126(1): 26 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407445
Common Names
- Bradeanum Encholirium
- Bradeanum Encholirium
- Bradeanum Encholirium
Description
Encholirium bradeanum (also called 'Bradeanum', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to the tropical regions of South America. It is a small plant with a single, upright stem and a few leaves at the base. The flowers are small and yellow, and the plant grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Encholirium bradeanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Encholirium bradeanum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Encholirium bradeanum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. For cultivation, it prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is also drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Encholirium bradeanum
Encholirium bradeanum is native to Brazil.
Encholirium bradeanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Encholirium bradeanum?
Encholirium bradeanum
What is the common name of Encholirium bradeanum?
Bradeanum Violet
What is the natural habitat of Encholirium bradeanum?
Tropical forests of South America
Species in the Encholirium genus
Encholirium belemii,
Encholirium brachypodum,
Encholirium bradeanum,
Encholirium eddie-estevesii,
Encholirium erectiflorum,
Encholirium gracile,
Encholirium heloisae,
Encholirium horridum,
Encholirium irwinii,
Encholirium longiflorum,
Encholirium luxor,
Encholirium lymanianum,
Encholirium magalhaesii,
Encholirium maximum,
Encholirium pedicellatum,
Encholirium reflexum,
Encholirium scrutor,
Encholirium spectabile,
Encholirium subsecundum,
Encholirium vogelii,
Encholirium biflorum,
Encholirium disjunctum,
Encholirium ctenophyllum,
Encholirium ascendens,
Encholirium agavoides,
Encholirium viridicentrum,
Encholirium diamantinum,
Encholirium fragae,
Encholirium kranzianum,
Encholirium pulchrum,
Encholirium bracteatum,
Encholirium avacanoeirum,
Encholirium nibertii,
Encholirium oreadicum,
Encholirium viride,
Encholirium pierre-braunii,
Encholirium anteroi,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides,
Acanthostachys strobilacea,
Acanthostachys calcicola,
Aechmea abbreviata,
Aechmea aculeatosepala,
Aechmea alba,
Aechmea alegrensis,
Aechmea alopecurus,
Aechmea ampla,
Aechmea andersonii,
Aechmea angustifolia,
Aechmea anomala,
Aechmea apocalyptica,
Aechmea aquilega,
Aechmea araneosa,
Aechmea arenaria,
Aechmea aripensis,
Aechmea azurea,
Aechmea bahiana,
Aechmea bambusoides,
Aechmea biflora,
Aechmea blanchetiana,
Aechmea blumenavii,
Aechmea bocainensis,
Aechmea brachystachys,
Aechmea bracteata,
Aechmea brassicoides,
Aechmea brevicollis,
Aechmea bromeliifolia,
Aechmea bruggeri,
Aechmea caesia,
Aechmea callichroma,
Aechmea calyculata,
Aechmea campanulata,
Aechmea candida,
Aechmea cariocae,
Aechmea carvalhoi,
Aechmea castanea,
Aechmea castelnavii,
Aechmea cathcartii,
Aechmea caudata,
Aechmea chantinii,
Aechmea coelestis,
Aechmea colombiana,
Aechmea comata,
Aechmea conferta,
Aechmea confusa,
Aechmea conifera,
Aechmea costantinii,
Aechmea contracta,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:90638-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].