Status:
valid
Authors:
(G.C.Kenn.) J.M.H.Shaw
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 124(1313, Suppl.): 18 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345183
Description
Lycamerlycaste mathiasiae (also called Lycamerlycaste, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1,800–2,400 m.
Uses & Benefits
Lycamerlycaste mathiasiae is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lycamerlycaste mathiasiae has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lycamerlycaste mathiasiae is a tropical plant that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a warm, moist environment.
Where to Find Lycamerlycaste mathiasiae
Lycamerlycaste mathiasiae can be found in the cloud forests of Peru and Ecuador.
Lycamerlycaste mathiasiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lycamerlycaste mathiasiae?
Lycamerlycaste mathiasiae
What are the common names of Lycamerlycaste mathiasiae?
Common names include Mathias' Lycamerlycaste and Mathias' Lycamerlycaste.
Where is Lycamerlycaste mathiasiae native to?
Lycamerlycaste mathiasiae is native to South America, specifically Peru and Ecuador.
Species in the Lycamerlycaste 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,