Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lueddemanii
ID:
222739

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


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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.

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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 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-107018: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
Robert Everard Woodson (1904-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woodson' in the authors string.
Robert Walter Schery (1917-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schery' in the authors string.
Édouard Ernest Prillieux (1829-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prill.' in the authors string.