Status:
valid
Authors:
Oakeley
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Lycaste, Ida, Anguloa : 50 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835941
Common Names
- Cobani Lycaste
- Lycaste cobani
- Cobani Lycaste
Description
Lycaste cobani (also called Coban's lycaste, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Guatemala. It is found in montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lycaste cobani is a species of orchid native to Mexico. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lycaste cobani has large, white flowers with yellow and pink stripes. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lycaste cobani is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It can be grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagate by dividing the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-drained medium and kept moist and warm until germination.
Where to Find Lycaste cobani
Lycaste cobani is native to Peru and can be found in moist, sandy soils.
Lycaste cobani FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lycaste cobani?
Lycaste cobani
What is the common name of Lycaste cobani?
Coban's Lycaste
What is the natural habitat of Lycaste cobani?
Tropical rainforests of Central 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,