Status:
valid
Authors:
Forzza, Leme & O.B.C.Ribeiro
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 30: 153 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317222
Common Names
- Encholirium pulchrum
- Pulchrum Encholirium
- Pulchrum Encholirium Plant
Description
Encholirium pulchrum (also called Pulchrum encholirium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves, and white flowers. It grows in moist, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Encholirium pulchrum is a tropical plant that is often used as an ornamental plant. It is known for its air purifying properties, as it is known to remove toxins from the air. It is also known for its medicinal properties, as it has been used to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Encholirium pulchrum has yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Encholirium pulchrum is a fern native to Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by spores.
Where to Find Encholirium pulchrum
Encholirium pulchrum is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Encholirium pulchrum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Encholirium pulchrum?
Encholirium pulchrum
What is the common name of Encholirium pulchrum?
Beautiful Encholirium
What is the natural habitat of Encholirium pulchrum?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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
Otávio B.C. Ribeiro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.B.C.Ribeiro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77119685-1: 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].