Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Bosmenier, Esperon & Sauleda
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
New World Orchid. Nomencl. Notes 15: 6 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426898
Common Names
- Encyclia grahamii
- Graham's Encyclia
- Graham's Encyclia Orchid
Description
Encyclia grahamii (also called Graham's Encyclia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with short stems and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Encyclia grahamii is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Encyclia grahamii is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Encyclia grahamii is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or division. The seed should be sown in a seed tray and kept moist until germination occurs. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and placed in a potting mix. The divisions should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Encyclia grahamii
Encyclia grahamii is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.
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.
Andres Bosmenier: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosmenier' in the authors string.