Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
vasconcelosiana
ID:
1326406

Status:
valid

Authors:
Campacci

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Colet. Orquídeas Brasil. 10: 398 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338860



Common Names

  • Vasconcelos' Pseudolaelia
  • Vasconcelos' Orchid
  • Vasconcelos' Pseudolaeliopsis


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Description

Pseudolaelia vasconcelosiana (also called 'Vasconcelos' Orchid', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid native to Brazil. It has small, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It grows on trees and other plants in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudolaelia vasconcelosiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudolaelia vasconcelosiana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudolaelia vasconcelosiana is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Pseudolaelia vasconcelosiana

Pseudolaelia vasconcelosiana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Pseudolaelia vasconcelosiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudolaelia vasconcelosiana?

Pseudolaelia vasconcelosiana

What is the common name of Pseudolaelia vasconcelosiana?

Vasconcelos' Pseudolaelia

What is the natural habitat of Pseudolaelia vasconcelosiana?

Pseudolaelia vasconcelosiana is native to Brazil

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

Marcos Antonio Campacci (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Campacci' in the authors string.