Status:
valid
Authors:
Rodr.Seijo, Gonz.Estév., Sauleda, Risco Vill. & Esperon
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Orchid Digest 74: 58 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916182
Common Names
- Camagueyensis Encyclia
- Encyclia Camagueyensis
- Camagueyensis Encyclia
Description
Encyclia camagueyensis (also called 'Camaguey Encyclia', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to the Caribbean. It has a rosette of long, narrow leaves with a silvery-green coloration and clusters of small, white flowers. It is found growing on the branches of trees in humid, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Encyclia camagueyensis is an ornamental plant used to decorate homes and gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Encyclia camagueyensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are green and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Encyclia camagueyensis is an epiphytic orchid native to Cuba. It is propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Encyclia camagueyensis
Encyclia camagueyensis can be found in Cuba.
Species in the Encyclia genus
Encyclia alcardoi,
Encyclia calderoniae,
Encyclia elegantula,
Encyclia huertae,
Encyclia kermesina,
Encyclia monteverdensis,
Encyclia nizandensis,
Encyclia parallela,
Encyclia rzedowskiana,
Encyclia bohnkiana,
Encyclia betancourtiana,
Encyclia cajalbanensis,
Encyclia garciae-esquivelii,
Encyclia bocourtii,
Encyclia rosariensis,
Encyclia oliveirana,
Encyclia ossenbachiana,
Encyclia joaosaiana,
Encyclia fabianae,
Encyclia archilae,
Encyclia carbonitensis,
Encyclia delacruzii,
Encyclia halbingeriana,
Encyclia ibanezii,
Encyclia camagueyensis,
Encyclia bicalhoi,
Encyclia acutifolia,
Encyclia adenocarpa,
Encyclia adenocaula,
Encyclia advena,
Encyclia aenicta,
Encyclia alata,
Encyclia albopurpurea,
Encyclia alboxanthina,
Encyclia altissima,
Encyclia amazonica,
Encyclia ambigua,
Encyclia andrichii,
Encyclia angustifolia,
Encyclia angustiloba,
Encyclia argentinensis,
Encyclia aspera,
Encyclia asperula,
Encyclia atrorubens,
Encyclia auyantepuiensis,
Encyclia bajamarensis,
Encyclia bipapularis,
Encyclia bracteata,
Encyclia bractescens,
Encyclia bradfordii,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,
References
Pablo E. Esperon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Esperon' in the authors string.