Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
crawshayana
ID:
222657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 19: 142 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221986



Common Names

  • Laelia crawshayana
  • Crawshayana Laelia
  • Crawshay's Laelia


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Synonyms

  • Laelia bancalarii R.González & Hágsater [unknown]
  • Laelia crawshayana leucoptera Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Laelia leucoptera Rolfe [unknown]

Description

Laelia crawshayana (also called Crawshayana, 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 crawshayana 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 crawshayana 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 crawshayana 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 crawshayana

Laelia crawshayana 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 crawshayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Laelia crawshayana?

Laelia crawshayana

What is the common name of Laelia crawshayana?

Crawshay's Laelia

What is the natural habitat of Laelia crawshayana?

Laelia crawshayana is native to the tropical forests of Brazil.

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,

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