Status:
valid
Authors:
Hágsater & Soto Arenas
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. 10: t. 1020 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912427
Common Names
- Encyclia halbingeriana
- Halbinger's Encyclia
- Encyclia Halbingeriana
Description
Encyclia halbingeriana (also called Halbinger's Encyclia, among many other common names) is an evergreen epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is native to Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats such as rainforests and mountain forests.
Uses & Benefits
Encyclia halbingeriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Encyclia halbingeriana has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Encyclia halbingeriana is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is an epiphytic orchid which grows on trees and shrubs. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-draining soil mix, and the seed should be sown on a sterile medium. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Encyclia halbingeriana
Encyclia halbingeriana is found in Brazil.
Encyclia halbingeriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Encyclia halbingeriana?
Encyclia halbingeriana
What is the common name of Encyclia halbingeriana?
Halbinger's Encyclia
What is the natural habitat of Encyclia halbingeriana?
It is native to Mexico and Guatemala
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,