Laelia aurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
222621
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.V.Navarro
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Orquidea (Mexico City) , n.s., 12: 42 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221950
Common Names
- Laelia aurea
- Aurea Laelia
- Golden Laelia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Laelia rubescens aurea (A.V.Navarro) M.Wolff & O.Gruss [unknown]
- Schomburgkia aurea (A.V.Navarro) Peraza & Carnevali [unknown]
Description
Laelia aurea (also called Aurea, 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 aurea 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
Laelia aurea 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Laelia aurea 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 aurea
Laelia aurea 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 aurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Laelia aurea?
Laelia aurea
What is the common name of Laelia aurea?
Golden Laelia
What is the natural habitat of Laelia aurea?
Laelia aurea is native to the tropical forests of Brazil.
Species in the Laelia genus
Laelia albida, Laelia anceps, Laelia aurea, Laelia autumnalis, Laelia crawshayana, Laelia eyermaniana, Laelia furfuracea, Laelia gloriosa, Laelia gouldiana, Laelia lueddemanii, Laelia lyonsii, Laelia marginata, Laelia moyobambae, Laelia rosea, Laelia rubescens, Laelia speciosa, Laelia splendida, Laelia superbiens, Laelia undulata, Laelia weberbaueriana, Laelia heidii, Laelia colombiana, Laelia schultzei, Laelia elata, Laelia halbingeriana, Laelia oaxacana,
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-106911: Based on the initial data import
Ariel V. Navarro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.V.Navarro' in the authors string.