Encholirium irwinii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
irwinii
ID:
408176
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 19: 284 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407508
Common Names
- Irwin's Encholirium
- Irwin's Encyclia
- Irwin's Epidendrum
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- Dyckia hennigiana J.Gomes-da-Silva & Forzza [valid]
Description
Encholirium irwinii (also called 'Irwinii', 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 white, and the plant grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Encholirium irwinii is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a source of food for some species of birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Encholirium irwinii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed, and the seedling is a small, green, pointed plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Encholirium irwinii is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining medium, such as a mixture of peat moss and perlite. It should be kept moist but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and warm until germination occurs.
Where to Find Encholirium irwinii
Encholirium irwinii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Encholirium irwinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Encholirium irwinii?
Encholirium irwinii
What type of plant is Encholirium irwinii?
It is an epiphytic orchid
What is the natural habitat of Encholirium irwinii?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and 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
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:90645-2: 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].