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Orchidaceae

Subfamily Cypripedioideae
Tribe Cypripedieae

Subfamily Cypripedioideae
Tribe Phragmipedieae

Subfamily Epidendroideae
Tribe Arethuseae

Subfamily Epidendroideae
Tribe Coelogyneae

Subfamily Epidendroideae
Tribe Cymbidieae

Subfamily Epidendroideae
Tribe Epidendreae

Subfamily Epidendroideae
Tribe Malaxideae

Subfamily Epidendroideae
Tribe Maxillarieae

Subfamily Epidendroideae
Tribe Podochilaeae

Subfamily Epidendroideae
Tribe Vandeae

Subfamily Orchidoideae
Tribe Cranichideae

Subfamily Orchidoideae
Tribe Orchideae

Subfamily Vanilloideae
Tribe Vanilleae

W/C = Wild Collected
Encyclia belizensis (Rchb.f.)Schltr.

  • Common Name: (ssp parviflora?)
  • Family: Orchidaceae Juss.

  • Country of Origin: Belize, Honduras and Mexico
  • Habitat: dry, scrubby oak or semi-deciduous forest

  • Description: (ssp parviflora?)
  • Culture: Grow in a well drained medium and provide it with regular water during the warmer months when it is actively growing. Provide it with bright light such as 60-70% shade and a drier winter rest period. During the rest period, the roots like to dry briefly between watering.1
Restrictions:

  • CITES Appendix II Listed Plant
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 198501595
  • Source: Unknown
  • Accession Date: 12-31-1985
  • Bench: 3217 - Angraecoid Bench
  • Qty: 1 confirmed on 01-07-2011
Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Liliopsida
  • SubClass: monocots
  • Order: Asparagales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Orchidaceae
  • SubFamily: Epidendroideae
  • Tribe: Epidendreae
  • SubTribe: Laeliinae
References:

  1. Orchid Species Bulletin article published by the Orchid Species Society, Brisbane, Queensland, December 2006.

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