Laelia autumnalis - orchidroots

(Laelia autumnalis)

Laelia autumnalis, (Lex.) Lindl. 1831 (Kew)

Laelia autumnalis is a species in the Laelia genus. This name is accepted name for the species in the family Orchidaceae subfamily Epidendroideae, tribe Epidendreae, subtribe Laeliinae, . This species is found in Mexico.

L. autumnalis and its natural hybrid L. ×gouldiana (L. anceps × L. autumnalis) are very similar. Their differences: The flower of L. ×gouldiuana is brighter and with differfent lip shape. Both have 3 calli. On L. ×gouldiana the calli are raised flat strips and in L. autumnalis are three raised ridge lines. [IOSPE]