Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lucianiana
ID:
231943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Van Imschoot & Cogn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Orchid Album 2: 28 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231274



Common Names

  • Lucianiana Lycaste
  • Lucian's Lycaste
  • Lucian's Orchid


Searching for Lycaste lucianiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Lycaste luciani Mast. [unknown]

Description

Lycaste lucianiana (also called Lucian's 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 lucianiana is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and homes, as well as for cut flowers. It also has medicinal uses, such as for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lycaste lucianiana is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two to three oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Lycaste lucianiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Lycaste lucianiana is a species of orchid native to Central America. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Lycaste lucianiana

Lycaste lucianiana is native to the tropical forests of Costa Rica and Panama.

Lycaste lucianiana FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Lycaste lucianiana?

Lycaste lucianiana prefers temperatures between 60-70°F (15-21°C)

What kind of soil is best for Lycaste lucianiana?

Lycaste lucianiana prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5.

How much light does Lycaste lucianiana need?

Lycaste lucianiana prefers bright, indirect light.

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