Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pollardiana
ID:
949548

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Withner) Dressler & G.E.Pollard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 21: 437 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948886

Common Names

  • Pollardiana Encyclia
  • Green-yellow Encyclia
  • Yellow-green Encyclia

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Description

Encyclia pollardiana (also called Pollard's Orchid, among many other common names) is a tropical orchid native to Central and South America. It has bright yellow and orange flowers and grows up to 2 feet tall. It prefers warm, humid climates and can be found in rainforests, swamps, and other moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Encyclia pollardiana 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

The flower of Encyclia pollardiana is a small, white, fragrant flower with a yellow-green center. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encyclia pollardiana 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 pollardiana

Encyclia pollardiana 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-67218: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Carl Leslie Withner (1918-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Withner' in the authors string.
Glenn E. Pollard (1901-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Pollard' in the authors string.