Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
archilae
ID:
1412014

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chiron) J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. Suppl., 125(1319): 58. 2017 [Sep 2017] [Quart. Suppl. Int. Reg. Orchid Hybrids]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424479



Common Names

  • Lycaste archilae
  • Archilae's Lycaste
  • Archilae Lycaste


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Description

Lycaste archilae (also called Archilae Lycaste, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has a small, yellow flower with a white lip and a long, thin stem. It grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lycaste archilae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lycaste archilae is yellow with a white centre and has a long, slender spur. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lycaste archilae is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining soil that is high in organic matter. It should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Lycaste archilae

Lycaste archilae is native to Guatemala and can be found in the cloud forests of the Sierra de los Cuchumatanes.

Lycaste archilae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lycaste archilae?

Lycaste archilae

What is the common name of Lycaste archilae?

Archil's Lycaste

What is the natural habitat of Lycaste archilae?

The natural habitat of Lycaste archilae is tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

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,

References

Guy R. Chiron (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiron' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.