Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
viridescens
ID:
809708

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oakeley) Oakeley

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Orchid Digest 71: 207 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809042



Common Names

  • Lycaste viridescens
  • Green Lycaste
  • Viridescent Lycaste


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Description

Lycaste viridescens (also called Lycaste viridescens, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small terrestrial plant with yellow flowers and is native to Mexico. It is found in humid forests and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lycaste viridescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or border plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lycaste viridescens 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lycaste viridescens 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 viridescens

Lycaste viridescens can be found in Central America, in areas such as Mexico and Guatemala.

Lycaste viridescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lycaste viridescens?

Lycaste viridescens

What is the family of Lycaste viridescens?

Orchidaceae

What is the native range of Lycaste viridescens?

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,

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