Laelia speciosa

Laelia speciosa
Mayflower Orchid
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Epidendreae
Subtribe: Laeliinae
Alliance: Cattleya
Genus: Laelia
Species: L. speciosa
Binomial name
Laelia speciosa
(Kunth) Schltr.
Synonyms
  • Bletia speciosa Kunth (basionym)
  • Bletia grandiflora
  • Laelia grandiflora (Lex.) Lindl.
  • Cattleya grahamii Lindl.
  • Laelia majalis Lindl.
  • Amalia grandiflora (Lex.) Heynh.
  • Amalia majalis (Lindl.) Heynh.
  • Cattleya majalis (Lindl.) Beer

Laelia speciosa, commonly known as the Mayflower orchid, is a species of orchid found in area of Mexico with high elevation of 1,400 m (4,593 ft) to 2,400 m (7,874 ft). It is the type species of the genus Laelia. The plant is very drought resistant and can tolerate cool to warm conditions. It blooms from summer to fall, producing fragrant flowers. There are usually three to four flowers on an inflorescence.

Varieties

  • Alba: a Laelia speciosa with fully white flowers


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