(n) large genus of epiphytic and lithophytic orchids of tropical and subtropical Americas and West Indies; formerly included in genus Epidendrum, Syn. genus Encyclia
(n) orchid of Florida and the Bahamas having showy brightly colored flowers; sometimes placed in genus Epidendrum, Syn. Encyclia tampensis, Epidendrum tampense
(n) Mexican epiphytic orchid with glaucous grey-green leaves and lemon- to golden-yellow flowers appearing only partially opened; sometimes placed in genus Cattleya, Syn. Cattleya citrina, Encyclia citrina