Laelia weberbaueriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
weberbaueriana
ID:
222824
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kraenzl.) C.Schweinf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 11: 180 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222153
Common Names
- Laelia weberbaueriana
- Weberbaueriana Laelia
- Laelia Weberbaueriana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Schomburgkia weberbaueriana Kraenzl. [unknown]
Description
Laelia weberbaueriana (also called 'Weberbauer's Laelia', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Peru. 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 weberbaueriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Laelia weberbaueriana 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 weberbaueriana 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 weberbaueriana
Laelia weberbaueriana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Peru and Bolivia.
Laelia weberbaueriana FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Laelia weberbaueriana?
Laelia weberbaueriana prefers temperatures between 55-85°F (13-29°C)
What type of light does Laelia weberbaueriana need?
Laelia weberbaueriana prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should Laelia weberbaueriana be watered?
Laelia weberbaueriana should be watered once the soil has dried out completely.
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-107095: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.