Status:
valid
Authors:
Archila, Szlach. & Chiron
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Richardiana 16: 48 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344363
Common Names
- Lycaste annakamilae
- Anna Kamila's Lycaste
- Anna Kamila's Angel Orchid
Description
Lycaste annakamilae (also called Annakamilae Lycaste, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has large, ovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lycaste annakamilae is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lycaste annakamilae has white flowers with a yellow center and long, thin seed pods. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lycaste annakamilae can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but will require more frequent watering. It can also be grown in containers.
Where to Find Lycaste annakamilae
Lycaste annakamilae is native to Mexico.
Species in the Lycaste genus
Lycaste aromatica,
Lycaste bradeorum,
Lycaste brevispatha,
Lycaste campbellii,
Lycaste cochleata,
Lycaste consobrina,
Lycaste crinita,
Lycaste cruenta,
Lycaste deppei,
Lycaste dowiana,
Lycaste groganii,
Lycaste imschootiana,
Lycaste lasioglossa,
Lycaste leucantha,
Lycaste lucianiana,
Lycaste luminosa,
Lycaste macrobulbon,
Lycaste macrophylla,
Lycaste michelii,
Lycaste powellii,
Lycaste schilleriana,
Lycaste smeeana,
Lycaste suaveolens,
Lycaste tricolor,
Lycaste virginalis,
Lycaste xytriophora,
Lycaste measuresiana,
Lycaste niesseniae,
Lycaste occulta,
Lycaste puntarenasensis,
Lycaste viridescens,
Lycaste xanthocheila,
Lycaste guatemalensis,
Lycaste cobani,
Lycaste daniloi,
Lycaste donadrianii,
Lycaste fuscina,
Lycaste panchita,
Lycaste sandrae,
Lycaste angelae,
Lycaste bruncana,
Lycaste panamanensis,
Lycaste zacapensis,
Lycaste measuresiana,
Lycaste sebastianii,
Lycaste bermudezii,
Lycaste chaconii,
Lycaste annakamilae,
Lycaste archilae,
Lycaste victoriarum,
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,