Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
profusa
ID:
949556

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 21: 437 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948894

Common Names

  • Profusa Encyclia
  • Green-yellow Encyclia
  • Yellow-green Encyclia

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Description

Encyclia profusa (also called Profuse Orchid, among many other common names) is a tropical orchid native to Central and South America. It has bright yellow and purple 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 profusa 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 profusa 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 profusa is a tropical orchid that is native to Central and South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is done by division or by planting stem cuttings in moist soil.

Where to Find Encyclia profusa

Encyclia profusa 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-67225: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Glenn E. Pollard (1901-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Pollard' in the authors string.