The orchid genus Laelia is closely related to the genus Cattleya and was once included in the same grouping. The number of pollenia (pollen sacks) is the primary reason for separating these families into these two categories. Laelias are found only in Mexico and parts of South America and have been cultivated in their home countries since prehistoric times. The flowers are generally more "star" shaped than Cattleyas since they have narrowing petals and sepal. Bright, bold color is one thing that Laelias are well known for. In fact, many of the brighter Cattleya hybrids owe their brilliance to Laelia genetics. Enjoy browsing through the Laelias and consider adding some to your collection.
Laelia Species Orchids
- Laelia alaorii
- Laelia albida
- Laelia anceps
- Laelia angereri
- Laelia autumnalis
- Laelia bahiensis
- Laelia bancalarii
- Laelia blumenscheinii
- Laelia bradei
- Laelia brevicaulis
- Laelia briegeri
- Laelia caulescens
- Laelia cinnabarina
- Laelia crispa
- Laelia crispata
- Laelia crispilabia
- Laelia dayana
- Laelia duveenii
- Laelia elegans
- Laelia endsfeldzii
- Laelia esalqueana
- Laelia fidelensis
- Laelia flava
- Laelia fournieri
- Laelia furfuracea
- Laelia garderi
- Laelia ghillanyi
- Laelia gloedeniana
- Laelia gouldiana
- Laelia gracilis
- Laelia grandis
- Laelia harpophylla
- Laelia itambana
- Laelia jongheana
- Laelia kautskyana
- Laelia lobata
- Laelia longipes
- Laelia lundii
- Laelia milleri
- Laelia mixta
- Laelia perrinii
- Laelia praestans
- Laelia pumila
- Laelia purpurata
- Laelia reginae
- Laelia rubescens
- Laelia sanguiloba
- Laelia sincorana
- Laelia speciosa
- Laelia spectabilis
- Laelia superbiens
- Laelia tenebrosa
- Laelia virens
- Laelia xanthina
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