Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Otia Bot. Hamburg. : 10 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934190
Common Names
- Cycnoches lehmannii
- Lehmann's Cycnoches
- Lehmann's Orchid
Description
Cycnoches lehmannii (also called Lehmann's Catasetum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It is characterized by its large, fragrant flowers, which are white or yellow with purple spots. It is found in humid tropical forests, often growing on trees or rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Cycnoches lehmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cycnoches lehmannii is a yellowish-green color and has a long, slender shape. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white center. The seedlings are small and have a pale green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cycnoches lehmannii is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of bright, indirect sunlight. It needs to be kept moist, but not soggy, and should be fertilized with a balanced orchid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Cycnoches lehmannii
Cycnoches lehmannii can be found in the tropical Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Species in the Cycnoches genus
Cycnoches aureum,
Cycnoches barthiorum,
Cycnoches bennettii,
Cycnoches brachydactylon,
Cycnoches carrii,
Cycnoches chlorochilon,
Cycnoches christensonii,
Cycnoches cooperi,
Cycnoches dianae,
Cycnoches egertonianum,
Cycnoches farnsworthianum,
Cycnoches glanduliferum,
Cycnoches guttulatum,
Cycnoches haagii,
Cycnoches herrenhusanum,
Cycnoches jarae,
Cycnoches lehmannii,
Cycnoches loddigesii,
Cycnoches lusiae,
Cycnoches maculatum,
Cycnoches manoelae,
Cycnoches pachydactylon,
Cycnoches pentadactylon,
Cycnoches peruvianum,
Cycnoches powellii,
Cycnoches quatuorcristis,
Cycnoches rossianum,
Cycnoches schmidtianum,
Cycnoches stenodactylon,
Cycnoches suarezii,
Cycnoches thurstoniorum,
Cycnoches ventricosum,
Cycnoches warszewiczii,
Cycnoches glanduliferum,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,