Status:
valid
Authors:
Salazar & Soto Arenas
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 178: 162 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340832
Common Names
- Laelia halbingeriana
- Halbinger's Laelia
- Laelia Halbinger
Description
Laelia halbingeriana (also called Laelia halbingeriana, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Mexico. It has a creeping rhizome and its leaves are linear-lanceolate. It is found in moist grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Laelia halbingeriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Laelia halbingeriana has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Laelia halbingeriana is an epiphytic orchid native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. The plant should be watered regularly, but the soil should be allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing, and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Laelia halbingeriana
Laelia halbingeriana is native to the tropical forests of Mexico. It can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Laelia halbingeriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Laelia halbingeriana?
Laelia halbingeriana
What type of plant is Laelia halbingeriana?
It is a species of orchid
Where is Laelia halbingeriana found?
It is found in the tropical rainforests of Mexico
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,