Status:
valid
Authors:
Leopardi & Carnevali
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 48: 24 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332521
Common Names
- Encyclia lopezii
- Lopezii Encyclia
- Lopez's Encyclia
Description
Encyclia lopezii (also called Lopez's Encyclia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Mexico. It is found in humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Encyclia lopezii has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Encyclia lopezii is a small, yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Encyclia lopezii is a tropical orchid that is best grown in a well-draining, organic-rich soil mix. It should be kept in a bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Encyclia lopezii
Encyclia lopezii is native to Mexico.
Encyclia lopezii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Encyclia lopezii?
Encyclia lopezii
What is the common name of Encyclia lopezii?
Lopez's Encyclia
What is the natural habitat of Encyclia lopezii?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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,