Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
micheliniana
ID:
921127

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Campacci) Van den Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Neodiversity 5: 16 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920462



Common Names

  • Laeliocattleya micheliniana
  • Micheliniana Laeliocattleya
  • Micheliniana Cattleya


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Description

Laeliocattleya micheliniana (also called Laeliocattleya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests. It has alternate, lanceolate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Laeliocattleya micheliniana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Laeliocattleya micheliniana is white with a yellow lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laeliocattleya micheliniana is an epiphytic orchid native to Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Laeliocattleya micheliniana

Laeliocattleya micheliniana can be found in 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-465922: Based on the initial data import
Marcos Antonio Campacci (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Campacci' in the authors string.
Cássio van den Berg (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van den Berg' in the authors string.