Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lem.) Van den Berg
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 239: 67 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344434
Common Names
- Guarianthe
- Laelioides Orchid
- Laelioides
Description
Guarianthe laelioides (also called Laelioides Guarianthe, among many other common names) is a perennial orchid native to Mexico. It has bright pink flowers and prefers well-drained, sunny locations. It is often found in rocky meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Guarianthe laelioides is used as a source of firewood and timber, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used to make furniture, tools, and other items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guarianthe laelioides is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a pair of small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guarianthe laelioides is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is best grown in a greenhouse or in a sheltered spot outdoors. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and requires regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Guarianthe laelioides
Guarianthe laelioides is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Guarianthe genus
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,