Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lleidae
ID:
949459

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sauleda & R.M.Adams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 36: 257 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948797

Common Names

  • Encyclia lleidae
  • Lleida's Encyclia
  • Lleida's Encyclia Orchid

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Description

Encyclia lleidae (also called Lleida's 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 lleidae is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Encyclia lleidae has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encyclia lleidae can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the temperature between 20-25°C (68-77°F). For division, separate the offsets from the mother plant and pot them in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the temperature between 20-25°C (68-77°F).

Where to Find Encyclia lleidae

Encyclia lleidae can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South 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-67137: Based on the initial data import
Ruben Primitivo Sauleda (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sauleda' in the authors string.
R.M. Adams (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Adams' in the authors string.