Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nana
ID:
838349

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oakeley) Archila

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Revista Guatemalensis 6(1): 3 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837684

Common Names

  • Nana Sudamerlycaste
  • Sudamerlycaste
  • Dwarf Sudamerlycaste

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Description

Sudamerlycaste nana (also called 'Dwarf Lycaste', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and Mexico. It is a small-sized plant, with a height of up to 0.5 m. It grows in humid forests, at an altitude of up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Sudamerlycaste nana 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

The flower of Sudamerlycaste nana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is an oblong capsule with small, black seeds inside. The seedlings are small, with two leaves that are oval-shaped and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sudamerlycaste nana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location.

Where to Find Sudamerlycaste nana

Sudamerlycaste nana is native to Brazil.

Sudamerlycaste nana FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Sudamerlycaste nana?

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

What type of soil should Sudamerlycaste nana be planted in?

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

How much light does Sudamerlycaste nana need?

Sudamerlycaste nana 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-374987: Based on the initial data import
Henry Francis Oakeley (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oakeley' in the authors string.
Fredy Archila (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Archila' in the authors string.