Status:
valid
Authors:
Oakeley
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Orchid Digest 71: 203 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809040
Common Names
- Lycaste occulta
- Occult Lycaste
- Hidden Lycaste
Description
Lycaste occulta (also called Lycaste occulta, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small terrestrial plant with purple flowers and is native to Mexico. It is found in humid forests and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lycaste occulta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is attractive to bees and other pollinators and has a long flowering season.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lycaste occulta has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lycaste occulta is a species of orchid native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to promote healthy growth.
Where to Find Lycaste occulta
Lycaste occulta can be found in Central America, in areas such as Mexico and Guatemala.
Lycaste occulta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lycaste occulta?
Lycaste occulta
What is the family of Lycaste occulta?
Orchidaceae
What is the native range of Lycaste occulta?
Mexico
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,