Status:
valid
Authors:
Van den Berg
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Neodiversity 5: 16 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920463
Common Names
- Laeliocattleya menezesiana
- Menezesiana Laeliocattleya
- Menezesiana Cattleya
Description
Laeliocattleya menezesiana (also called Laeliocattleya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests. It has alternate, lanceolate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Laeliocattleya menezesiana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Laeliocattleya menezesiana is white with a yellow lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Laeliocattleya menezesiana is a hybrid orchid that is cultivated in warm, humid climates. It is propagated through division of the rhizome, which should be done in the spring. The rhizome should be divided into sections that have at least two to three pseudobulbs with roots attached. The divisions should be planted in a potting mix that is well-draining and contains a mix of bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. The pot should be placed in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Laeliocattleya menezesiana
Laeliocattleya menezesiana can be found in Brazil.
Species in the Laeliocattleya genus
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,