Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
verboonenii
ID:
949641

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.P.Castro & Campacci

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Orquidário 15: 18 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948979

Common Names

  • Verboonen's Encyclia
  • Verboonen's Epidendrum
  • Verboonen's Orchid

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Description

Encyclia verboonenii (also called Verboonen's 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 verboonenii 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 verboonenii 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 verboonenii 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 verboonenii

Encyclia verboonenii can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South 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

Vitorino Paiva Castro (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.P.Castro' in the authors string.
Marcos Antonio Campacci (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Campacci' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321060-2: Based on the initial data import