Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
anceps
ID:
222604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 21: t. 1751 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221933



Common Names

  • Laelia anceps
  • Anceps Laelia
  • Two-Horned Laelia


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Synonyms

  • Bletia anceps (Lindl.) Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Cattleya anceps Beer [unknown]
  • Laelia anceps amesiana O'Brien [unknown]
  • Laelia anceps blanda Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Laelia anceps chamberlainiana Rolfe [unknown]
  • Laelia anceps crawshayana auct. [deprecated]
  • Laelia anceps delicata B.S.Williams [unknown]
  • Laelia anceps grandiflora B.S.Williams [unknown]
  • Laelia anceps hilliana Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Laelia anceps holocheila Rolfe [unknown]
  • Laelia anceps leucosticta Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Laelia anceps lineata O'Brien [unknown]
  • Laelia anceps morada Rolfe [unknown]
  • Laelia anceps obscura Rchb.f. ex B.S.Williams [unknown]
  • Laelia anceps oweniana auct. [deprecated]
  • Laelia anceps percivaliana Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Laelia anceps protheroana O'Brien [unknown]
  • Laelia anceps radians Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Laelia anceps roeblingeana Rolfe [unknown]
  • Laelia anceps rosefieldiensis Rolfe [unknown]
  • Laelia anceps scottiana Warner & B.S.Williams [unknown]
  • Laelia anceps simondsii Rolfe [unknown]
  • Laelia anceps superba Regel [unknown]
  • Laelia anceps virginalis auct. [deprecated]
  • Amalia anceps Heynh. [unknown]
  • Amalias anceps Hoffmanns. [unknown]
  • Laelia anceps veitchiana Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Laelia anceps schroederae (hort. ex Sander) Rolfe [unknown]
  • Schomburgkia anceps (Lindl.) Peraza & Carnevali [unknown]

Description

Laelia anceps (also called Anceps, 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 anceps 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Laelia anceps sub. anceps
Laelia anceps sub. dawsonii (J.Anderson) Rolfe

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Laelia anceps has flowers that are white to pinkish-purple in color and have a pleasant scent. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laelia anceps 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 anceps

Laelia anceps 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 anceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Laelia anceps?

Laelia anceps

What is the common name of Laelia anceps?

Two-horned Laelia

What is the natural habitat of Laelia anceps?

Dry 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-106897: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.