Is this an Encyclia fragrans

[Davey]

So glad to find this answer. I am pretty sure I have a pleasant-smelling radiata. Thank you, PaphMadMan!

Originally Posted by PaphMadMan

Three commonly seen species are very similar in appearance - Encyclia fragrans, Encyclia chacoensis and Encyclia radiata.

E. fragrans usually has 1 leaf per pseudobulb, E. chacoensis 2, and E. radiata up to 4.

E. chacoensis often has just 2-3 flowers, E. fragrans and E. radiata usually have more. All are fragrant, but E. radiata can sometimes be unpleasant. Differences in the shape of the flowers are harder to describe.

E. chacoensis leaves often have a blue or grey cast, while E. fragrans and E. radiata are usually a brighter green or yellow-green, but this will vary with light intensity and is hard to compare unless plants are side-by-side.

There are probably other species or hybrids out there that could be confused for these, but less commonly seen.

From what I can see I think you have E. chacoensis - 2 leaves, 2-3 flowers.

You will also find these species listed as Anacheilium or Prosthechea. In the long run one of these will win out, not Encyclia.