Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sebastianii
ID:
1321880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Archila

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Revista Guatemalensis 14(1): 24 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334334



Common Names

  • Lycaste Sebastianii
  • Sebastianii Lycaste
  • Lycaste Sebastianii


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Description

Lycaste sebastianii (also called 'Sebastianii lycaste', 'Sebastianii orchid', 'Sebastianii boat orchid', among many other common names) is a perennial epiphyte native to Central America. It has leathery, glossy leaves and clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers. It grows in tropical rainforests and dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lycaste sebastianii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lycaste sebastianii is a small, white flower with yellow markings. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single, oval-shaped leaf and a small, white flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lycaste sebastianii is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown outdoors in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs.

Where to Find Lycaste sebastianii

Lycaste sebastianii is found in Mexico.

Lycaste sebastianii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lycaste sebastianii?

Lycaste sebastianii

What is the common name of Lycaste sebastianii?

Sebastianii

Where is Lycaste sebastianii native to?

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,

References

Fredy Archila (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Archila' in the authors string.