Laelia gouldiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gouldiana
ID:
222703
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 3: 41 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222032
Common Names
- Laelia gouldiana
- Gouldiana Laelia
- Gould's Laelia
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- Schombolaelia gouldiana (Rchb.f.) Peraza & Carnevali [unknown]
Description
Laelia gouldiana (also called 'Gould's Laelia', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil. 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 gouldiana 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 gouldiana 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 gouldiana 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 gouldiana
Laelia gouldiana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Guatemala.
Laelia gouldiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Laelia gouldiana?
Laelia gouldiana
What is the common name of Laelia gouldiana?
Gould's Laelia
What is the natural habitat of Laelia gouldiana?
Laelia gouldiana 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-106986: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.