Laelia purpurata
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Laelia purpurata is native to Brazil where it is the national flower. It is an epiphyte that is found in the canopy of tall trees near coastal areas. The orchid favors bright light and cool to warm conditions and is relative easy to cultive. L. purpurata has been used extensively as a parent in hybrididizing with Cattleyas. Laelia purpurata blooms from late spring to fall with three to five flowers on a spike. The flowers are long-lasting and fragrant.
[edit] Synonyms
Sophronitis purpurata (Lindley & Paxton) C. Berg & M.W. Chase 2000
[edit] Varieties
- Laelia purpurata var. alba(Lindley 1852-3) white lip, sepals and pedals
- Laelia purpurata var. cárnea (Lindley 1852-3) pink lip, white sepals and pedals
- Laelia purpurata var. flammea (Lindley 1852-3) magenta lip, pink sepals and white pedals
- Laelia purpurata var. oculata (Lindley 1852-3) purple patches on lip, white sepals and pedals
- Laelia purpurata var. roxo-violeta (Lindley 1852-3) light reddish purple lip, white sepals and pedals
- Laelia purpurata var. rubra (Lindley 1852-3) magenta lip, pink sepals and pedals
- Laelia purpurata var. sangüínia magenta lip, sepals and pedals
- Laelia purpurata var. striata (Lindley 1852-3) magenta lip, pink vein pattern sepals and pedals
- Laelia purpurata var. vagnota (Lindley 1852-3) dark red lip, white sepals and pedals
- Laelia purpurata var. vinicolor dark red lip with small white patch at the end, white sepals and pedals
- Laelia purpurata var. werkhaeuserii (Lindley 1852-3) light bluish lip, white sepals and pedals
