Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
albida
ID:
222599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bateman ex Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 25(Misc.): 2 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221928



Common Names

  • Laelia albida
  • Albida Laelia
  • White Laelia


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Synonyms

  • Laelia candida Lodd. ex W.H.Baxter [unknown]
  • Laelia discolor A.Rich. & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Bletia albida Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Laelia albida sulphurea (Rchb.f.) M.Wolff & O.Gruss [unknown]
  • Laelia albida sulphurea Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Cattleya albida Beer [unknown]
  • Laelia albida brunnea Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Laelia albida ochracea Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Laelia albida stobartiana Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Laelia albida tuckeri Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Amalia albida Heynh. [unknown]

Description

Laelia albida (also called White Laelia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Central and South America and is found in moist forests and savannas. The leaves are alternate, elliptic to ovate-lanceolate, and up to 8 cm long. The flowers are white to pinkish, with four petals.

Uses & Benefits

Laelia albida is a popular ornamental plant and is used to decorate gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Laelia albida are white or cream-colored and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laelia albida is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Laelia albida

Laelia albida is native to the Andes mountains in South America. It can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in moist montane forests at elevations of 1,000-2,500 m.

Laelia albida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Laelia albida?

Laelia albida

What is the common name of Laelia albida?

White Laelia

What is the natural habitat of Laelia albida?

Forests and scrublands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-106892: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
James Bateman (1811-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bateman' in the authors string.