Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
calimaniana
ID:
921528

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.C.Menezes) Van den Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Neodiversity 5: 16 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920863



Common Names

  • Laeliocattleya Calimaniana
  • Calimaniana Laeliocattleya
  • Caliman's Laeliocattleya


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Description

Laeliocattleya calimaniana (also called Caliman's Laeliocattleya, among many other common names) is a perennial epiphytic plant native to Brazil. It has long, narrow leaves and large, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Laeliocattleya calimaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Laeliocattleya calimaniana is a large, bright pink flower. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laeliocattleya calimaniana is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division or tissue culture. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Laeliocattleya calimaniana

Laeliocattleya calimaniana is native to Brazil and can be found in the wild in tropical rainforests.

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-466404: Based on the initial data import
Lou Christian Menezes (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Menezes' in the authors string.
Cássio van den Berg (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van den Berg' in the authors string.