Encyclia meneziana
Common Name: Menezes's Encyclia
Native to: Brazil. It was first discovered growing on trees in the southern part of the Brazilian state of Goias where it was collected at 600 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Large. Mature plants in bloom can reach 1.5 meters in height. Pseudobulbs of Encyclia meneziana are large and have a pair of short leaves.
Flower Size: 2 inches (5 cm)
Flower Description: Encyclia meneziana has spade-shaped petals that are green washed with brown. The lip is white with magenta veins and spotting. There is no mention of fragrance in any of the literature.
Bloom Season: Summer.
Growing Temperature: Intermediate to Warm
Additional Information: Encyclia meneziana was first discovered in the early 1990's. Currently, it is not in cultivation but would probably thrive under warm Cattleya growing conditions.
Synonyms: None.
Showing posts with label Goias. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Goias. Show all posts
Encyclia lutzenbergeri
Encyclia lutzenbergeri
Common Name: Lutzenberg's Encyclia
Native to: Brazil and Venezuela. It has been found growing on rocks in the Brazilian states of Brasilia and Goias. Additionally, it is found growing in southern Venezuela.
Plant Size: Medium. The small pseudobulbs produce two leaves that grow to 8 inches (20 cm) long. The leaves are about 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide.
Flower Size: About 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Flower Description: The petals and sepals of Encyclia lutzenbergeri are green and have veins running the length of the floral segment. The lip is white and has three purple veins running the length. The flower scape grows to 2 feet (60 cm) tall.
Bloom Season: Spring (October in Brazil)
Growing Temperature: Intermediate.
Additional Information: This species was discovered only in the last decade of the 20th century. Botanists are still trying to determine where this species fits into the framework of existing Encyclia species. It grows on rocks in nature and could probably be grown mounted on cork in clay pots with inorganic potting medium like rupicolous Laelia species.
Synonyms: None.
Common Name: Lutzenberg's Encyclia
Native to: Brazil and Venezuela. It has been found growing on rocks in the Brazilian states of Brasilia and Goias. Additionally, it is found growing in southern Venezuela.
Plant Size: Medium. The small pseudobulbs produce two leaves that grow to 8 inches (20 cm) long. The leaves are about 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide.
Flower Size: About 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Flower Description: The petals and sepals of Encyclia lutzenbergeri are green and have veins running the length of the floral segment. The lip is white and has three purple veins running the length. The flower scape grows to 2 feet (60 cm) tall.
Bloom Season: Spring (October in Brazil)
Growing Temperature: Intermediate.
Additional Information: This species was discovered only in the last decade of the 20th century. Botanists are still trying to determine where this species fits into the framework of existing Encyclia species. It grows on rocks in nature and could probably be grown mounted on cork in clay pots with inorganic potting medium like rupicolous Laelia species.
Synonyms: None.
Encyclia goyazensis
Encyclia goyazensis
Common Name: Goias Encyclia
Native to: Brazil. Encyclia goyazensis is native to gallery forests in the Brazilian region of Marzagao and Caldas Novas where they are found growing at 600 meters in elevation. They grow on trees.
Plant Size: Large. The pseudobulbs of Encyclia goyazensis are large and grow almost 4 inches (9 cm) tall. Each growth has two or three 2 foot (60 cm) long broad green leaves.
Flower Size: Medium.
Flower Description: The petals and sepals of Encyclia goyazensis are greenish brown and blunt at the tips. The lip is white suffused with rose or magenta with long, pointed olive green mid-lobes. The flower panicle produces between 20 and 25 flowers and stands over 3 feet (1 m) tall. The flowers have a slight fragrance.
Bloom Season: Spring (October and November in Brazil)
Growing Temperature: Intermediate, Warm
Additional Information: This species is another recent botanical discovery. Little is known about the species and it is doubtful if it is available in the orchid trade. The plants are large and interesting and worthy of cultivation.
Synonyms: None.
Common Name: Goias Encyclia
Native to: Brazil. Encyclia goyazensis is native to gallery forests in the Brazilian region of Marzagao and Caldas Novas where they are found growing at 600 meters in elevation. They grow on trees.
Plant Size: Large. The pseudobulbs of Encyclia goyazensis are large and grow almost 4 inches (9 cm) tall. Each growth has two or three 2 foot (60 cm) long broad green leaves.
Flower Size: Medium.
Flower Description: The petals and sepals of Encyclia goyazensis are greenish brown and blunt at the tips. The lip is white suffused with rose or magenta with long, pointed olive green mid-lobes. The flower panicle produces between 20 and 25 flowers and stands over 3 feet (1 m) tall. The flowers have a slight fragrance.
Bloom Season: Spring (October and November in Brazil)
Growing Temperature: Intermediate, Warm
Additional Information: This species is another recent botanical discovery. Little is known about the species and it is doubtful if it is available in the orchid trade. The plants are large and interesting and worthy of cultivation.
Synonyms: None.
Encyclia gonzalezii
Encyclia gonzalezii
Common Name: Gonzalez's Encyclia
Native to: Brazil. Encyclia gonzalezii is native to gallery forests in central Brazil. The first specimen was found growing outside of Brasilia City in the state of Goias. It grows on trees at approximately 1000 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Small. The pseudobulbs of Encyclia gonzalezii are upright, cylindrical, and small. There is one or two 8 inch (20 cm) leaves per growth. Leaves are narrow.
Flower Size: Small.
Flower Description: Encyclia gonzalezii has small flowers that are roughly star-shaped with blunt tips on the tan-green petals and sepals. The lip is whitish with purple veins. The flower spike is unbranched and grows about 1 foot (35 cm) tall and bears up to 7 flowers. Flowers are slightly fragrant.
Bloom Season: Fall, Winter
Growing Temperature: Intermediate.
Additional Information: This species was first described in 1991 in Orchid Digest. It is not common in cultivation but is attractive and would make a satisfactory specimen for an orchid collection. Like many other species, grow Encyclia gonzalezii mounted on cork bark or any other suitable mount and provide typical cattleya growing conditions.
Synonyms: None.
Native to: Brazil. Encyclia gonzalezii is native to gallery forests in central Brazil. The first specimen was found growing outside of Brasilia City in the state of Goias. It grows on trees at approximately 1000 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Small. The pseudobulbs of Encyclia gonzalezii are upright, cylindrical, and small. There is one or two 8 inch (20 cm) leaves per growth. Leaves are narrow.
Flower Size: Small.
Flower Description: Encyclia gonzalezii has small flowers that are roughly star-shaped with blunt tips on the tan-green petals and sepals. The lip is whitish with purple veins. The flower spike is unbranched and grows about 1 foot (35 cm) tall and bears up to 7 flowers. Flowers are slightly fragrant.
Bloom Season: Fall, Winter
Growing Temperature: Intermediate.
Additional Information: This species was first described in 1991 in Orchid Digest. It is not common in cultivation but is attractive and would make a satisfactory specimen for an orchid collection. Like many other species, grow Encyclia gonzalezii mounted on cork bark or any other suitable mount and provide typical cattleya growing conditions.
Synonyms: None.
Encyclia chapadensis
Encyclia chapadensis
Common Name: Chapada dos Viadeiros Encyclia
Native to: Brazil. Encyclia chapadensis is near extinction due to habitat destruction. It has been found near Alto Paraiso in the Brazilian state of Goias where it grows on rocks as a lithophyte.
Plant Size: Small. The pseudobulbs of Encyclia chapadensis are 3 inches (7 cm) tall and 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. Each growth produces two or three thick leaves that grow 4 inches (10 cm) long and 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. The unbranched flower stalks can reach to 3 feet (1 m) in height and stand well above the foliage.
Flower Size: Large for the genus.
Flower Description: Encyclia chapadensis has fragrant flowers. The petals and sepals are an attractive shade of reddish-brown and the lip is rose-colored with purple veins. The flower stem is tall and produces between 7 and 15 flowers.
Bloom Season: Late Winter to Early Spring
Growing Temperature: Intermediate
Additional Information: Encyclia chapadensis grows well mounted. It is very rare and its natural habitat has been greatly reduced due to road construction. Provide bright light and good air circulation to prevent the foliage from burning. The relatively large flower size, attractive flowers, and fragrance make this a good candidate for collecting.
Synonyms: None.
Native to: Brazil. Encyclia chapadensis is near extinction due to habitat destruction. It has been found near Alto Paraiso in the Brazilian state of Goias where it grows on rocks as a lithophyte.
Plant Size: Small. The pseudobulbs of Encyclia chapadensis are 3 inches (7 cm) tall and 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. Each growth produces two or three thick leaves that grow 4 inches (10 cm) long and 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. The unbranched flower stalks can reach to 3 feet (1 m) in height and stand well above the foliage.
Flower Size: Large for the genus.
Flower Description: Encyclia chapadensis has fragrant flowers. The petals and sepals are an attractive shade of reddish-brown and the lip is rose-colored with purple veins. The flower stem is tall and produces between 7 and 15 flowers.
Bloom Season: Late Winter to Early Spring
Growing Temperature: Intermediate
Additional Information: Encyclia chapadensis grows well mounted. It is very rare and its natural habitat has been greatly reduced due to road construction. Provide bright light and good air circulation to prevent the foliage from burning. The relatively large flower size, attractive flowers, and fragrance make this a good candidate for collecting.
Synonyms: None.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)