Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
suaveolens
ID:
949602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Anales Inst. Biol. Univ. Nac. Autón. México, Bot. 39: 117 (1968 publ. 1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948940

Common Names

  • Suaveolens Encyclia
  • Green-yellow Encyclia
  • Yellow-green Encyclia

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Description

Encyclia suaveolens (also called Sweet-scented Orchid, among many other common names) is a tropical orchid native to Central and South America. It has bright yellow and white 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 suaveolens is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Encyclia suaveolens 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 suaveolens is an epiphytic orchid that grows in warm, humid climates. It is best grown in a bright, indirect light and should be kept in a medium to high humidity environment. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When dividing, it is important to make sure that each division has at least three growth points. When propagating by seed, it is important to use a sterile medium and to keep the temperature and humidity levels consistent.

Where to Find Encyclia suaveolens

Encyclia suaveolens is native to Mexico and Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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-67267: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.