Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
913797

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 115: 247 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913132



Common Names

  • Lepanthes laxiflora
  • Lepanthes
  • Laxiflora


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Description

Lepanthes laxiflora (also called Lax-Flowered Lepanthes, among many other common names) is a small orchid that is native to Costa Rica. It has small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lepanthes laxiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepanthes laxiflora is small and white, with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepanthes laxiflora is a small epiphytic orchid native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is an easy to grow species that can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining medium. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. It blooms in the spring and summer and produces small, pink and white flowers.

Where to Find Lepanthes laxiflora

Lepanthes laxiflora is found in Costa Rica.

Lepanthes laxiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepanthes laxiflora?

Lepanthes laxiflora

What is the natural habitat of Lepanthes laxiflora?

Tropical montane forests of Central and South America

What is the flower color of Lepanthes laxiflora?

White, yellow, or pink

Species in the Lepanthes genus

Lepanthes abitaguae, Lepanthes abortiva, Lepanthes absens, Lepanthes acarina, Lepanthes aciculifolia, Lepanthes acoridilabia, Lepanthes acrogenia, Lepanthes actias-luna, Lepanthes aculeata, Lepanthes acuminata, Lepanthes acunae, Lepanthes acutissima, Lepanthes adamsii, Lepanthes adelphe, Lepanthes aduncata, Lepanthes aeora, Lepanthes affinis, Lepanthes aggeris, Lepanthes agglutinata, Lepanthes aithalos, Lepanthes alcicornis, Lepanthes alkaia, Lepanthes allector, Lepanthes almolongae, Lepanthes alopex, Lepanthes alticola, Lepanthes amabilis, Lepanthes amphioxa, Lepanthes amplectens, Lepanthes amplior, Lepanthes amplisepala, Lepanthes anatina, Lepanthes ancylopetala, Lepanthes andreettae, Lepanthes andrenoglossa, Lepanthes anfracta, Lepanthes angulata, Lepanthes ankistra, Lepanthes anserina, Lepanthes antennata, Lepanthes antennifera, Lepanthes antilocapra, Lepanthes antiopa, Lepanthes antioquiensis, Lepanthes appendiculata, Lepanthes aprica, Lepanthes aprina, Lepanthes aquila-borussiae, Lepanthes arbuscula, Lepanthes arethusa,

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,

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