Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
oreadicum
ID:
1546186

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Forzza & Antar) P.J.Braun & K.-H.Tank

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Bromelie 2021: 145 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000026884

Common Names

  • Encholirium oreadicum
  • Oreadicum Encholirium
  • Oreadicum Star-Fruit

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Description

Encholirium oreadicum (also called Encholirium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a perennial herb with erect or decumbent stems and grows up to 30 cm in height. It is found in moist, shady places in the temperate and subtropical regions of South America.

Uses & Benefits

Encholirium oreadicum is used as an ornamental plant, for its essential oils, and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Encholirium oreadicum has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encholirium oreadicum is a small, rosette-forming succulent that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is best propagated from stem cuttings or offsets. To propagate from stem cuttings, cut a stem with a few leaves and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. To propagate from offsets, carefully remove the offset from the parent plant and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. Water the soil lightly and keep it in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Encholirium oreadicum

Encholirium oreadicum can be found in Brazil.

Encholirium oreadicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Encholirium oreadicum?

Encholirium oreadicum

What is the common name of Encholirium oreadicum?

Oread Encholirium

What type of soil does Encholirium oreadicum prefer?

Encholirium oreadicum prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

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:77235222-1: 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].