Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
guatemalensis
ID:
813930

Status:
valid

Authors:
Archila

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Revista Guatemalensis , Suppl. espec.: 15 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813264



Common Names

  • Guatemalan Lycaste
  • Guatemalan Lycaste Orchid
  • Guatemalan Lycaste Plant


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Description

Lycaste guatemalensis (also called Guatemalan Lycaste, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Guatemala and Mexico. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lycaste guatemalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lycaste guatemalensis is a small, white, cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lycaste guatemalensis is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in early summer.

Where to Find Lycaste guatemalensis

Lycaste guatemalensis is native to Central America and can be found in tropical nurseries and garden centers.

Lycaste guatemalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lycaste guatemalensis?

Lycaste guatemalensis

What is the common name of Lycaste guatemalensis?

Guatemalan Lycaste

What is the natural habitat of Lycaste guatemalensis?

Tropical and subtropical 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-351384: Based on the initial data import
Fredy Archila (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Archila' in the authors string.