Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
incumbens
ID:
949424

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Mabb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Taxon 33(3): 442 (1984):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948762

Common Names

  • Encyclia incumbens
  • Incumbens Encyclia
  • Incumbens

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Description

Encyclia incumbens (also called Incumbent 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 white 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 incumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, colds, headaches, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Encyclia incumbens is white, with a yellow-green lip. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small, with thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encyclia incumbens is an epiphytic orchid native to Central America and Mexico. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright indirect light and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated through division or by seed.

Where to Find Encyclia incumbens

Encyclia incumbens 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-67105: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.