Laelia speciosa

Mayflower orchid
CITES Appendix II [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Laelia
Species:
L. speciosa
Binomial name
Laelia speciosa
Synonyms[2]
  • Bletia speciosa Kunth
  • Bletia grandiflora Lex.
  • Laelia grandiflora (Lex.) Lindl.
  • Cattleya grahamii Lindl.
  • Laelia majalis Lindl.
  • Amalia grandiflora (Lex.) Heynh.
  • Amalia majalis (Lindl.) Heynh.
  • Cattleya majalis (Lindl.) Beer
  • Laelia grandiflora var. alba Dimmock

Laelia speciosa, also known as the Mayflower orchid, is a species of orchid from Mexico. It flowers between March and October, and has white-tipped purple blossoms.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Laelia speciosa (Kunth) Schltr". Species+. UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
  2. ^ "Laelia speciosa (Kunth) Schltr". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
  3. ^ Pridgeon, Alec, ed. (1992). The Illustrated encyclopedia of orchids (2006 ed.). p. 250. ISBN 0-88192-267-6.


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