Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fimbriata
ID:
838343

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp. & Endl.) Archila

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Revista Guatemalensis 5(3): 80 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837678

Common Names

  • Fimbriata Sudamerlycaste
  • Sudamerlycaste
  • Fringed Sudamerlycaste

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Description

Sudamerlycaste fimbriata (also called 'Fringed Lycaste', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and Mexico. It is a medium-sized plant, with a height of up to 1.5 m. It grows in humid forests, at an altitude of up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Sudamerlycaste fimbriata is used for its ornamental value, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a source of food and for making baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sudamerlycaste fimbriata has small, white flowers with a yellow-green lip. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves.

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Where to Find Sudamerlycaste fimbriata

Sudamerlycaste fimbriata is native to Brazil.

Sudamerlycaste fimbriata FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Sudamerlycaste fimbriata?

The optimal temperature for Sudamerlycaste fimbriata is between 18-24°C.

What type of soil should Sudamerlycaste fimbriata be planted in?

Sudamerlycaste fimbriata should be planted in well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Sudamerlycaste fimbriata need?

Sudamerlycaste fimbriata needs bright, indirect light.

Species in the Sudamerlycaste genus

Sudamerlycaste hirtzii, Sudamerlycaste locusta, Sudamerlycaste lanipes, Sudamerlycaste grandis, Sudamerlycaste andreettae, Sudamerlycaste fulvescens, Sudamerlycaste fimbriata, Sudamerlycaste linguella, Sudamerlycaste reichenbachii, Sudamerlycaste rossyi, Sudamerlycaste peruviana, Sudamerlycaste nana, Sudamerlycaste dyeriana, Sudamerlycaste ciliata, Sudamerlycaste barringtoniae, Sudamerlycaste cinnabarina, Sudamerlycaste cobbiana, Sudamerlycaste costata, Sudamerlycaste diastasia, Sudamerlycaste dunstervillei, Sudamerlycaste gigantea, Sudamerlycaste heynderycxii, Sudamerlycaste lata, Sudamerlycaste maxibractea, Sudamerlycaste shigerui, Sudamerlycaste tornemezae, Sudamerlycaste troyanoi, Sudamerlycaste uribei, Sudamerlycaste ariasii, Sudamerlycaste barrowiorum, Sudamerlycaste acaroi, Sudamerlycaste laciniata, Sudamerlycaste lionetii, Sudamerlycaste monopampanensis, Sudamerlycaste munaensis, Sudamerlycaste jimenezii, Sudamerlycaste priscilae, Sudamerlycaste ejirii, Sudamerlycaste castanea, Sudamerlycaste lacheliniae, Sudamerlycaste jamesiorum, Sudamerlycaste rikii, Sudamerlycaste angustitepala, Sudamerlycaste pegueroi, Sudamerlycaste insolita,

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-374981: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
Fredy Archila (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Archila' in the authors string.