Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
papillosa
ID:
949529

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bateman) Aguirre-Olav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Orquidea (Mexico City) , n.s., 10: 387 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948867

Common Names

  • Papillosa Encyclia
  • Green-yellow Encyclia
  • Yellow-green Encyclia

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Description

Encyclia papillosa (also called Papillose Encyclia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has long, thin, arching stems with narrow, pointed leaves. The flowers are small, yellowish-green, and fragrant. It grows in humid, tropical forests, often on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Encyclia papillosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Encyclia papillosa has small, yellow-green flowers with a sweet fragrance. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encyclia papillosa 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 papillosa

Encyclia papillosa can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

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

James Bateman (1811-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bateman' in the authors string.
Ignacio Aguirre-Olavarrieta (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aguirre-Olav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:944259-1: Based on the initial data import