Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
brevispatha
ID:
231887

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch ex Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Paxton's Fl. Gard. 3: 44 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231218



Common Names

  • Brevispatha Lycaste
  • Short-Path Lycaste
  • Short-Path Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Lycaste candida Lindl. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria brevispatha Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Lycaste candida rubra Oakeley [unknown]
  • Lycaste candida alba Oakeley [unknown]

Description

Lycaste brevispatha (also called Short-spur Lycaste, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America. It has large, fragrant flowers with white petals and yellow sepals. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Lycaste brevispatha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in the production of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lycaste brevispatha are white and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lycaste brevispatha can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and potted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Plants should be grown in bright, indirect light and kept in a warm, humid environment. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Lycaste brevispatha

Lycaste brevispatha is native to Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in humid and wet forests, as well as in rocky areas and coastal cliffs. It is also cultivated in gardens.

Lycaste brevispatha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lycaste brevispatha?

Lycaste brevispatha

What is the common name of Lycaste brevispatha?

Short-path Lycaste

What is the natural habitat of Lycaste brevispatha?

It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-115740: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.