Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
chaconii
ID:
1327142

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 122(1306, Suppl.): 39 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339596



Common Names

  • Lycaste chaconii
  • Chaconii's Lycaste
  • Lycaste Chaconii


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Description

Lycaste chaconii (also called Chacon's lycaste, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic herb growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central America, specifically the mountains of western Panama. It is found in tropical moist forests, at elevations of 800–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Lycaste chaconii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lycaste chaconii is yellow and has a diameter of about 4 cm. The seed is small and round, about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small and delicate, with two leaves and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lycaste chaconii is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagate by seed or division.

Where to Find Lycaste chaconii

Lycaste chaconii is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia and Valle del Cauca.

Lycaste chaconii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lycaste chaconii?

Lycaste chaconii

What type of plant is Lycaste chaconii?

It is an epiphyte

Where does Lycaste chaconii grow?

It is native to Guatemala

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

Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.
Fredy Archila (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Archila' in the authors string.