Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
davidhuntii
ID:
949349

Status:
valid

Authors:
Withner & M.Fuente

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 52: 446 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948687

Common Names

  • Encyclia Davidhuntii
  • David Hunt's Encyclia
  • Cotton-Swab Orchid

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Description

Encyclia davidhuntii (also called David Hunt's encyclia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has a short stem, with leaves that are oblong-lanceolate and acute. It is found in humid forests, from sea level to 1,500 m in altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Encyclia davidhuntii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and headache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Encyclia davidhuntii has small, yellow-green flowers with a pleasant fragrance. The seed capsules are small and round, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encyclia davidhuntii is an epiphytic orchid that prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining potting medium. Propagation is done through division of the pseudobulbs or by seed.

Where to Find Encyclia davidhuntii

Encyclia davidhuntii can be found in Central America and South America.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-67035: Based on the initial data import
Carl Leslie Withner (1918-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Withner' in the authors string.
Murray de la Fuente: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fuente' in the authors string.