Tolumnia lucayana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucayana
ID:
327019
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nash ex Britton & Millsp.) Braem
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 37: 58 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326351
Common Names
- Tolumnia lucayana
- Lucayana Tolumnia
- Lucayana Ball Orchid
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- Oncidium lucayanum Nash [unknown]
- Oncidium lucayanum aureum Moir [unknown]
- Oncidium lucayanum purpureum Moir [unknown]
- Oncidium lucayanum rubiginosum Moir [unknown]
Description
Tolumnia lucayana (also called Lucayan Tolumnia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid species native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It has an upright growth habit, with long, thin leaves and small, fragrant flowers. It grows in humid, shady forests, often on trees or other plants.
Uses & Benefits
Tolumnia lucayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tolumnia lucayana has small, yellow flowers with white centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tolumnia lucayana can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix in a bright, indirect light. Water when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Tolumnia lucayana
Tolumnia lucayana is native to the Bahamas and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Tolumnia lucayana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tolumnia lucayana?
Tolumnia lucayana
What is the common name of Tolumnia lucayana?
Lucayan Tolumnia
What is the natural habitat of Tolumnia lucayana?
Tropical forests
Species in the Tolumnia genus
Tolumnia acunae, Tolumnia arizajuliana, Tolumnia bahamensis, Tolumnia calochila, Tolumnia caribensis, Tolumnia compressicaulis, Tolumnia gauntlettii, Tolumnia guianensis, Tolumnia guibertiana, Tolumnia guttata, Tolumnia haitiensis, Tolumnia hawkesiana, Tolumnia henekenii, Tolumnia lemoniana, Tolumnia lucayana, Tolumnia prionochila, Tolumnia pulchella, Tolumnia quadriloba, Tolumnia sasseri, Tolumnia scandens, Tolumnia sylvestris, Tolumnia triquetra, Tolumnia tuerckheimii, Tolumnia urophylla, Tolumnia usneoides, Tolumnia variegata, Tolumnia gundlachii, Tolumnia ann-hadderae, Tolumnia domingensis, Tolumnia floride-phillipsiae, Tolumnia cubense, Tolumnia jimenezii,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-206973: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Charles Frederick Millspaugh (1854-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Millsp.' in the authors string.
George Valentine Nash (1864-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nash' in the authors string.
Guido Jozef Braem (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Braem' in the authors string.