Encyclia isochila
Royal Star Orchid
Also known as: Epidendrum belvederense Fawc. & Rendle +4 more
- Epidendrum belvederense Fawc. & Rendle
- Epidendrum belvederense var. brevifolium Cogn.
- Epidendrum bletioides Griseb.
- Epidendrum isochilum Rchb.f.
- Epidendrum isochilum var. tridens Rchb.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Encyclia isochila (commonly known as Royal Star Orchid) is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico