Laelia oaxacana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oaxacana
ID:
1328379
Status:
valid
Authors:
Salazar & R.Jiménez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 178: 167 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340833
Common Names
- Laelia oaxacana
- Oaxaca Laelia
- Laelia of Oaxaca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Laelia oaxacana (also called Laelia oaxacana, 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 oaxacana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Laelia oaxacana has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Laelia oaxacana 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 oaxacana
Laelia oaxacana is native to the tropical forests of Mexico. It can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Laelia oaxacana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Laelia oaxacana?
Laelia oaxacana
What type of plant is Laelia oaxacana?
It is a species of orchid
Where is Laelia oaxacana 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,
References
Gerardo A. Salazar (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salazar' in the authors string.
Rolando Jiménez Machorro (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Jiménez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77143316-1: Based on the initial data import