Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gloriosa
ID:
222700

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) L.O.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 5: 76 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222029



Common Names

  • Laelia gloriosa
  • Gloriosa Laelia
  • Glorious Laelia


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Synonyms

  • Schomburgkia fimbriata (Vell.) Hoehne [unknown]
  • Schomburgkia gloriosa Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Bletia gloriosa Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Bletia wallisii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Schomburgkia crispa alba L.C.Menezes [unknown]
  • Schomburgkia crispa wallisii (Rchb.f.) H.G.Jones [unknown]
  • Schomburgkia gloriosa alba (L.C.Menezes) F.Barros & J.A.N.Bat. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum fimbriatum Vell. [illegitimate]

Description

Laelia gloriosa (also called 'Glorious Laelia', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It has a single, upright, unbranched stem and long, narrow, pointed leaves. The flowers are large and fragrant, and range in color from white to pink to purple. It grows in humid, tropical forests, usually in the canopy of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Laelia gloriosa 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 gloriosa 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 gloriosa is a tropical orchid that prefers warm temperatures and bright indirect light. It can be propagated from seed or by division. To propagate from seed, the seeds should be sown on a moist potting mix and kept warm and moist until they germinate. Division can be done by carefully dividing the root ball of the mother plant into two or more sections. Each section should be planted in a separate pot with a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Laelia gloriosa

Laelia gloriosa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Guatemala.

Laelia gloriosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Laelia gloriosa?

Laelia gloriosa

What is the common name of Laelia gloriosa?

Glorious Laelia

What is the natural habitat of Laelia gloriosa?

Laelia gloriosa 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-106983: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.