Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Orchideen Beschreib. Kult. Zücht. : 209 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948735
Common Names
- Encyclia gracilis
- Gracilis Encyclia
- Gracilis
Description
Encyclia gracilis (also called Gracile Encyclia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has a short, cylindrical stem with a few leaves and a single inflorescence with many fragrant flowers. The flowers are yellow with a yellow lip and a purple-brown center. It grows in humid forests and on trees at elevations of up to 1000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Encyclia gracilis 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
The flower of Encyclia gracilis is yellow-green, with a white lip. The seed is round and brown. The seedlings are small, with thin, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Encyclia gracilis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Encyclia gracilis
Encyclia gracilis is native to Mexico and Central 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,