Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
reflexum
ID:
408235

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forzza & Wand.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Novon 11: 40 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407567

Common Names

  • Reflexed Encholirium
  • Reflexed Encyclia
  • Reflexed Epidendrum

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Synonyms

  • Dyckia reflexa (Forzza & Wand.) Forzza [valid]

Description

Encholirium reflexum (also called Reflexed Encholirium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small white flowers and prefers humid, tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Encholirium reflexum is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a source of food for some species of birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Encholirium reflexum has pink flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are very fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encholirium reflexum 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 reflexum

Encholirium reflexum can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Encholirium reflexum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Encholirium reflexum?

Encholirium reflexum

What type of plant is Encholirium reflexum?

It is an epiphytic orchid

What is the natural habitat of Encholirium reflexum?

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

Rafaela Campostrini Forzza (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forzza' in the authors string.
Maria das Graças Lapa Wanderley (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wand.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321065-2: 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].