Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
elegantula
ID:
408336

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Orchid Digest 68: 244 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407668

Common Names

  • Encyclia elegantula
  • Elegantula Encyclia
  • Encyclia

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Description

Encyclia elegantula (also called 'Butterfly Orchid' and 'Elegant Encyclia', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in humid forests and tropical woodlands. It has long, thin stems with small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Encyclia elegantula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for soil stabilization. The plant has medicinal uses, such as for treating skin diseases, and is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Encyclia elegantula has small, white flowers with yellow centers that bloom in the spring. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have two to four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encyclia elegantula is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or mounted on a piece of cork or tree fern. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Encyclia elegantula

Encyclia elegantula is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Encyclia elegantula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Encyclia elegantula?

Encyclia elegantula

What is the common name of Encyclia elegantula?

Encyclia

What is the natural habitat of Encyclia elegantula?

Tropical rainforests

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,

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