Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hoehne) Porto & Brade
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Arq. Inst. Biol. Veg. 2: 211 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284033
Common Names
- Vellozicola Pseudolaelia
- Pseudolaelia Vellozicola
- Vellozicola Pseudolaelia Plant
Synonyms
- Schomburgkia vellozicola Hoehne [unknown]
- Pseudolaelia regentii V.P.Castro & Marçal [unknown]
- Pseudolaelia calimaniorum V.P.Castro & Chiron [unknown]
- Pseudolaelia oliveirana V.P.Castro & Chiron [unknown]
- Pseudolaelia aguadocensis Campacci [unknown]
Description
Pseudolaelia vellozicola (also called Vellozicolous false laelia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with a rosette of leaves at the base. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, from Senegal to Sudan and Ethiopia. It is found in dry and moist forests, as well as in savannas and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudolaelia vellozicola is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudolaelia vellozicola has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudolaelia vellozicola is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers warm, humid climates and should be grown in bright, indirect light. It requires well-draining soil and should be watered regularly, but not too much. Fertilize regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Pseudolaelia vellozicola
Pseudolaelia vellozicola is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Pseudolaelia vellozicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudolaelia vellozicola?
Pseudolaelia vellozicola
What are the common names of Pseudolaelia vellozicola?
Common names of Pseudolaelia vellozicola include False Daisy and False Daisy Bush
What is the natural habitat of Pseudolaelia vellozicola?
Pseudolaelia vellozicola is native to Brazil and is found in dry, rocky habitats
Species in the Pseudolaelia genus
Pseudolaelia canaanensis,
Pseudolaelia cipoensis,
Pseudolaelia citrina,
Pseudolaelia corcovadensis,
Pseudolaelia dutraei,
Pseudolaelia geraensis,
Pseudolaelia irwiniana,
Pseudolaelia vellozicola,
Pseudolaelia brejetubensis,
Pseudolaelia perimii,
Pseudolaelia pitengoensis,
Pseudolaelia aromatica,
Pseudolaelia ataleiensis,
Pseudolaelia vasconcelosiana,
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,