Details of Genus: Lycaste Lindl. (1843)
ID: 1599
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# spp.: 36 (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Orchidaceae
Family ja: ラン
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Epidendroideae: Tribe Cymbidieae: Subtribe Maxillariinae
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 03 Mar 2026 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Mexico to Tropical America
Description en: Genus of about 45 species of deciduous, epiphytic or terrestrial orchids found in cloud forest at altitudes of 600-2,200m (2,000-7,700ft) in Mexico, Central and South America, and the West Indies. They produce robust, ovoid or ellipsoid, compressed pseudobulbs, and a number of broad, lance-shaped to oblong-elliptic, often soft, folded leaves. Large, waxy, fragrant flowers, produced singly on leafless stems from the bases, are typically triangular in shape, with the sepals framing the smaller, cupped petals and 3-lobed lips.
Hardiness en: Frost tender.
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Propagation en: Divide when plants overflow their containers, or remove and pot up backbulbs.
Pests en: Red spider mites, aphids, whiteflies, and mealybugs may be troublesome.
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Comment ja: リカステ
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Subfamily Epidendroideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Subfamily Epidendroideae | Show | ||
| APG4 | Accepted | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Subfamily Epidendroideae: Tribe Cymbidieae: Subtribe Maxillariinae | 36 | Show |