Encyclia phoenicea
Chocolate Orchid, Phoenician Encyclia
Also known as: Encyclia duboisiana Neumann +6 more
- Encyclia duboisiana Neumann
- Encyclia oblongata (A.Rich.) Acuña
- Encyclia phoenicea (Hook.) Schltr.
- Epidendrum duboisianum (Neumann) Brongn. ex A.Rich.
- Epidendrum oblongatum A.Rich.
- Epidendrum phoeniceum Lindl.
- Epidendrum phoeniceum var. vanillosmum Lem.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Found natively in South America, Encyclia phoenicea (commonly known as Chocolate Orchid or Phoenician Encyclia) is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry 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)
Cayman Is., Cuba