Status:
valid
Authors:
(Prill.) L.O.Williams in Woodson & Schery
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 27: 282. 1940
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222068
Common Names
- Laelia lueddemanii
- Lueddemanii Laelia
- Lueddemann's Laelia
Synonyms
- Bletia undulata costaricana Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Schomburgkia lueddemannii costaricana (Rchb.f.) H.G.Jones [unknown]
- Schomburgkia undulata costaricana (Rchb.f.) H.G.Jones [unknown]
- Schomburgkia undulata lueddemannii (Prill.) H.G.Jones [unknown]
- Schomburgkia lueddemannii Prill. [unknown]
Description
Laelia lueddemanii (also called 'Lueddemann's 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 lueddemanii 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 lueddemanii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Laelia lueddemanii is a tropical evergreen orchid that grows to a height of up to 3 feet. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division, which should be done in spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants.
Where to Find Laelia lueddemanii
Laelia lueddemanii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Guatemala.
Laelia lueddemanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Laelia lueddemanii?
Laelia lueddemanii
What is the common name of Laelia lueddemanii?
Lueddemann's Laelia
What is the natural habitat of Laelia lueddemanii?
Laelia lueddemanii 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,