Laelia rubescens - orchidroots

(Laelia rubescens)

Laelia rubescens, Lindl. 1840 (Kew)

Laelia rubescens 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, . It is in the subgenus Laelia section: Podolaelia . This species is found in Mexico to C. America.

Mexican species located growing as an epiphyte in seasonally deciduous forests. Grows best if mounted