Biology:Encyclia adenocaula
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Encyclia |
| Species: | E. adenocaula
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| Encyclia adenocaula (Lex.) Schltr.
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Encyclia adenocaula is a species of epiphytic orchid of light purple flowers, native to forests in Mexico.
Description
The orchid species is a small to medium-sized, cool growing, epiphytic species, with clustered, ovoid to subconical pseudobulbs carrying 2 to 3, towards the apex, strap-shaped to linear, acute or obtuse apically, gradually narrowing below into the base leaves. It blooms in the summer on an apical, to a 3 foot+ [90 cm+] long, paniculate, many flowered inflorescence that has a warty rachis, pedicel and ovary, as well as long-lasting, fragrant flowers.[2]
The flowers are rosy-pink to magenta, star-shaped flowers with narrow petals.[3] The long pointed lip has dark pink markings and an interesting winged column.[4][5]
Distribution and habitat
Encyclia adenocaula grows in dry forests of oak and or pine at altitudes of 1000 to 2000 meters in the western Durango, Sinaloa, Jalisco, Michoacan, Guerrero and Mexico states of Mexico.[2][6]
Gallery
Encyclia adenocaula plant
Encyclia adenocaula flowers
Encyclia adenocaula flowers
Encyclia adenocaula flowers
References
- ↑ "Encyclia adenocaula (Lex.) Schltr.." (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/90670-2.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Encyclia adenocaula - Orchid Species" (in en). http://www.orchidspecies.com/encnemorale.htm.
- ↑ Steven A. Frowine, National Gardening Association (September 14, 2011). Orchids for Dummies. John Wiley & Sons. p. 154. ISBN 978-1-1180-5420-8. https://books.google.com/books?id=pcqTWGLwdaoC. Retrieved 2017-11-18.
- ↑ Ortho Books (January 18, 2005). Complete Guide to Orchids. Meredith Books. p. 138. ISBN 0-8972-1506-0. https://books.google.com/books?id=t25cHQ-UK4YC. Retrieved 2017-11-18.
- ↑ Jack Kramer (2006). 100 Orchids for Florida. Pineapple Press Inc. p. 54. ISBN 1-5616-4367-X. https://books.google.com/books?id=H4V4JnThgVkC. Retrieved 2017-11-18.
- ↑ "Encyclia adenocaula - Cattleya Source" (in en). http://cattleya.wikidot.com/encyclia-adenocaula.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q1945853 entry
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