Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. Laelia liliputana is a tiny lovely orchid, laelia briegeri has bright yellow flowers, laelia caulescens has bright pink flowers, laelia cinnabarina has intense red flowers. Sep 23, 2009 laelia speciosa is an endangered epiphytic orchid. Flowering shrubs are an essential element of a welldesign. The effects of various media components on germination of l. Laelia pan am we have had some great results from this crossing of the mexican laelia, speciosa, and the brazilian laelia, pumila.
These plants meet on a large area of the central plateau and surrounding uplands in the states of. This species was described by rudolf schlechter in 1914. Jun 05, 2014 laelia speciosa discussion in orchid species started by marni, jun 5, 2014. Please visit their web site to find out about their orchid species culture books, pollination database, and culture sheet subscription service. The type species is laelia speciosa, a mexican species with compact plants and very showy large flowers. Laelia speciosa also called as mayflowered, showy laelia, amalia grandiflora, amalia majalis, bletia grandiflora, bletia speciosa, cattleya grahami, cattleya majalis, laelia grandiflora, laelia grandiflora var. Laelia definition, any of several epiphytic tropical american orchids of the genus laelia, having fleshy leaves and showy flowers. Species see text laelia is a small genus of 25 species in the orchid family orchidaceae.
Laelia superbiens in the orders and families of monocotyledons. Laelia superbiens in world checklist of selected plant families. Laelia sincorana native to the drier regions of brazil, the bulbs and foliage of this dwarf species have a nearsucculent appearance. Laelia speciosa in world checklist of selected plant families. The pseudobulbs swollen stems of various laelia species may be long, oval, or rounded and usually produce one or two waxy leaves. It will produce a longlasting inflorescence and bears 1 to 2 flowers which are. Conservation genetics of an endemic and endangered. Laelia speciosa in the orders and families of monocotyledons. Laelia,halbingeriana,epifita,listadeorquideasmexicanas,orquidea,mexicana,mavipol, publicado 18th december 2015 por jmvp0. Cardinal flower compliment deep red lobelia speciosa.
It has some very particular cultural requirements that must be met for it to thrive. This is the first time ive bloomed this particular clone and am happy with the shape. Laelia speciosa, commonly known as the mayflower orchid, is a species of showy orchid found in area of mexico with high elevation of 1,400 m 4,593 ft to 2,400 m 7,874 ft. The plants typically bloom in spring or autumn and produce racemes of up to eight flowers. A rarely seen species from mexico that grows at elevations from 4650 to 8000 feet. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. I have observed, that a reader seldom peruses a book with pleasure, till he knows whether the writer of it be a black dark or a fair man, of a mild or choleric disposition, married or a bachelor, with other particulars of the like nature, that conduce very much to the right understanding of an author. The board of trustees of the royal botanic gardens, kew.
In vitro propagation of the endangered orchid laelia speciosa. The tall, slender pseudobulbs of laelia superbiens have two or three long, narrow leaves. Lobelia hybrid, hybrid cardinal flower lobelia x speciosa. This is a small plant with a spectacular large, fragrant flower. Laelia is a small genus of 25 species in the orchid family orchidaceae. The record derives from wcsp which reports it as an accepted name record 107072 with original publication details. Not quite sure how to feel about this plant, here in central texas it needs copious amounts of water.
Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Marni wellknown member staff member supporting member. Studies on conservation genetics of endangered plant species are necessary to establish management plans to preserve biodiversity. This is an outcross of 2 plants that have very round, full flowers. Jan 01, 2018 laelia speciosa also called as mayflowered, showy laelia, amalia grandiflora, amalia majalis, bletia grandiflora, bletia speciosa, cattleya grahami, cattleya majalis, laelia grandiflora, laelia grandiflora var.
Pdf laelia speciosa is an endangered epiphytic orchid. Pods were collected at 4, 7, and 9 months following handpollination, and seeds were germinated on murashige and skoog ms media with 30 g l. The plants database includes the following 3 subspecies of lobelia. This species is the result of a cross between lobelia cardinalis, lobelia fulgens and lobelia. It blooms from summer to fall, producing fragrant flowers. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Flowering when laelia undulata has been observed flowering at longwood gardens. Cardinal flowers bloom with tall spikes of lipstick red flowers in august in wet american woodlands all the way from canada to. This page was last edited on 7 november 2016, at 17.
Laelia speciosa is an orchid species listed as threatened of extinction in the mexican standard nom059. The tall, slender pseudobulbs of laelia superbiens have two or three long, narrow leaves flower size. Well established plant bed, but did exceptionally well this year due to a very wet season. On jul 15, 2012, sandwichkatexan from copperas cove, tx wrote. The maintenance of genetic diversity within and among populations of plant species is a critical issue for a long. The plant is very drought resistant and can tolerate cool to warm conditions. David beaulieu is a garden writer with nearly 20 years experience writing about landscaping and over 10 years experience working in nurseries. They are cool to warm growing, sun loving miniatures and should be potted to lava rock or other inorganic open potting mixture, as these orchids are obligate lithophytes.
The flowers are surprisingly large, and are a bright lavenderpink, with a darker lip and a creamcolored throat. This is a compact species which will grow on trees or rocks at moderate altitudes. Laelia purpurata, now cattleya purpurata, the brazilian national flower. Another in situ view in mexico photos by weyman bussey. Nathanial hawthorne, the old manse anyone whos ever taken a hike in midsummer woods anywhere in the east probably knows this stunning plant. Laelia superbiens is found growing on trees in the mexican states of oaxaca and chiapas. Cardinalflowers kindle their spiral flames, and illuminate the dark nooks among the shrubbery. Lobelia x speciosa is a hybrid designation that covers plants developed from l. Cardinal flowers bloom with tall spikes of lipstick red flowers in august in wet american woodlands all.
There have been many changes in taxonomy accepted by the rhs and aos, species in this genus are now known as cattleya c. The spectators account of himself by joseph addison 1711. Watson2 introduction this is one of only a few deciduous trees which grow in tropical and subtropical areas of the country fig. This culture sheet was provided by charles and margaret baker. This article was most recently revised and updated by melissa petruzzello, assistant editor. Perfect for the summer garden, lobelia x speciosa vedrariensis is a vigorous, upright perennial enjoying long spires of dark violet flowers atop dark green leaves flushed with purple from midsummer to early fall. Quite an architectural plant which adds vertical interest to the landscape. This page was last edited on 28 september 2015, at 20. Laelia speciosa discussion in orchid species started by victor gonzalez, may 8, 2017. Issn phytochemistry and pharmacology of lagerstroemia.
Laelia species are found in areas of subtropical or temperate climate in central and south america, but mostly in mexico. To gratify this curiosity, which is so natural to a reader, i design this paper and my next. This species is the result of a cross between lobelia cardinalis, lobelia fulgens and lobelia siphitica. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 107072 with original publication details. These hybrids are noted for having attractive green foliage often flushed with red, purple or bronze, attractive flowers shades of lavender, pink or red and a long summer bloom period july to september. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Laelia falls into the name categories flower, roman myth. Laelia speciosa discussion in orchid species started by marni, jun 5, 2014. Strength and sensuality ruthmiriam garnetts laelia portrays the culture of womanhood in concentric circles from intimate homelife, to community, and hints at the broader swath of the world by bringing in hillary clinton as first lady attending the cates sisters extraordinary tea. Most seedlings to bloom thus far have had large lavender flowers like those in the photo above, with the pumila lip, but a few have come with the distinctive, white with lavender markings, lip of the speciosa.
The leaf is single and has a purpletinged its about 15cm long. An introduction to climate tables and how to use them is available. Common name goulds laelia new york financier 1800s flower size 3 15 8 cm. Laelia appeals to parents who seek a name with genuine depth. Jun 03, 20 laelia superbiens in world checklist of selected plant families. Lobelia x speciosa vedrariensis lobelia vedrariensis. Some sources have also identified this species as growing in guatemala, honduras and nicaragua. Use for blank tiles max 2 advanced search advanced search. A profusion of large, threeinch wide, bright pink to lavender blooms appear in dense, footlong.
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