Chelonistele laetitia-reginae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laetitia-reginae
ID:
843103
Status:
valid
Authors:
de Vogel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Blumea 41: 23 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842438
Common Names
- Chelonistele laetitia-reginae
- Queen Laetitia's Orchid
- Queen Laetitia's Lip Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chelonistele laetitia-reginae (also called Laetitia-Reginae's Chelonistele, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Africa. It grows in humid, shady forests, usually on tree trunks or branches.
Uses & Benefits
Chelonistele laetitia-reginae is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used to purify the air and improve indoor air quality.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Chelonistele laetitia-reginae has a spike-like inflorescence with small, yellow flowers. Seed: The seeds are small, dark brown, and have awns. Seedlings: Chelonistele laetitia-reginae seedlings have a long, narrow leaf blade with a white midrib.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chelonistele laetitia-reginae is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be grown in a well-draining potting mix and watered regularly. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Chelonistele laetitia-reginae
Chelonistele laetitia-reginae can be found in South America, Africa, and Asia.
Species in the Chelonistele genus
Chelonistele senagangensis, Chelonistele amplissima, Chelonistele brevilamellata, Chelonistele dentifera, Chelonistele ingloria, Chelonistele laetitia-reginae, Chelonistele lamellulifera, Chelonistele lurida, Chelonistele ramentacea, Chelonistele richardsii, Chelonistele sulphurea, Chelonistele unguiculata, Chelonistele devogelii, Chelonistele maximae-reginae,
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-38841: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Ferdinand de Vogel (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Vogel' in the authors string.