Carlyle A. Luer

American botanist (1922–2019).

Carlyle August Luer (August 23, 1922 – November 9, 2019) was a botanist specializing in the Orchidaceae. His specialty interest was the Pleurothallidinae (Genus Pleurothallis) and allied species. Born to Carl & Vera Luer, he was raised in Alton, Illinois and later attended Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, graduating in 1946. From there he went on to be a surgeon in Sarasota, Florida and upon retirement in 1975 took up the study and botanical illustration of Orchids. He aided in the foundation of the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and was the first editor of their research

Abbreviations: Luer
Occupations: scientific collector, orchidologist, curator, botanist, botanical collector
Citizenships: United States
Languages: Latin, English
Dates: 1922-08-23T00:00:00Z – 2019-11-09T00:00:00Z
Birth place: Alton
Direct attributions: 3,101 plants, 0 fungi
Authorship mentions: 3,487 plants, 0 fungi

3,101 plants attributed, 386 plants contributed to3,487 plants:

Dracula (Drac) Luer 1978
plant genus in the orchidaceae family
The orchid genus Dracula, abbreviated as Drac in horticultural trade, consists of 118 species native to Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. The name Dracula literally means "little dragon", an allusion to the mythical Count Dracula, a lead character in numerous vampire novels and films. The name was applied to the orchid because of the blood-red color of several of the species, and the strange aspect of the long spurs of the sepals. The plants were once included in the genus Masdevallia, but became a separate genus in 1978. This genus has been placed in the subtribe
Dracula simia (Monkey-face Orchid) (Luer) Luer 1978
plant species in the orchidaceae family
Dracula simia, known also as the monkey-like Dracula, is an epiphytic orchid originally described as part of the genus Masdevallia, but later reclassified as part of genus Dracula. The arrangement of column, petals and lip resembles a monkey's face. The plant blooms at any season with several flowers on the inflorescence that open successively. Flowers are fragrant with the scent of a ripe orange. The monkey orchid is native to the cloud forests of Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia. Although it was first documented in Ecuador, its natural habitat extends across these three countries. Currently,
Zootrophion Luer 1982
plant genus in the orchidaceae family
Zootrophion (abbreviated Zo.) is a genus of 23 known species of orchid, native to Central America, South America and the West Indies. The stems have inflated, flattened sheaths. The flowers bear sepals that fuse at their tips to form box-like structures that resemble animal's heads, hence the generic name, which means "menagerie".
Trichosalpinx (Planta Watona) Luer 1983
plant genus in the orchidaceae family
Trichosalpinx, commonly known as the bonnet orchid, is a genus of neotropical orchids containing 38 species. The genus is widespread across most of Latin America from northern Mexico to Bolivia, as well as the West Indies. Trichosalpinx is characterized by the presence of a ringed, ribbed sheath around the stem. The generic name means "trumpet with hair" and refers to this ring. The genus formerly included over 100 species. Phylogenetic studies concluded that the genus as formerly circumscribed to be polyphyletic, and in 2023 many species were placed in the newly-described genus Karma.
Dryadella Luer 1978
plant genus in the orchidaceae family
Dryadella is a genus of miniature orchids, formerly included in the genus Masdevallia. Plants are typically composed of a tuft of leaves from 3 to 6 cm long. The small (1–2 cm) flowers are often conspicuously spotted, and are borne at the base of the leaves. There are about 60 species, distributed from southern Mexico to southern Brazil and northern Argentina. In cultivation many of the species seem to respond well to being grown on cork or treefern rather than in pots. The attractive species Dryadella edwallii, commonly known as 'Partridge in the Grass' can be easily grown into a spectacular
Dresslerella Luer 1976
plant genus in the orchidaceae family
Dresslerella is a genus of miniature orchids, with about 13 species native to South and Central America. The genus is named after orchidologist Robert L. Dressler. Some species are noted to be pubescent.
Trisetella Luer 1980
plant genus in the orchidaceae family
Trisetella is a genus of orchids, native to Central and South America. Twelve of the 23 currently known species are endemic to Ecuador. They bear small flowers with fused sepals and fused petals. The synsepal bears three hair-like tails, which is the namesake of Trisetella ("three little bristles"). Species accepted as of June 2014: Trisetella abbreviata Luer - Ecuador Trisetella andreettae Luer - Ecuador Trisetella cordeliae Luer - Peru Trisetella dalstroemii Luer - Ecuador Trisetella didyma (Luer) Luer - Ecuador Trisetella dressleri (Luer) Luer - Panama Trisetella escobarii Luer - Colombia
Ancipitia (Luer) Luer 2004
plant genus in the orchidaceae family
Pleurothallis is a genus of orchids commonly called bonnet orchids. The genus name is derived from the Greek word pleurothallos, meaning "riblike branches". This refers to the rib-like stems of many species. The genus is often abbreviated as "Pths" in horticultural trade. This was a huge genus, which contained more than 1,200 species - the second largest in the Orchidaceae after Bulbophyllum. In 2004, it decreased by more than half when many species were moved into new genera.
Dracula vampira (Orchid) (Luer) Luer 1978
plant species in the orchidaceae family
Dracula vampira is an epiphytic orchid species, endemic to Ecuador.
Dracula chimaera (Chimera Dracula) (Rchb.f.) Luer 1978
plant species in the orchidaceae family
Dracula chimaera is the type species of the orchid genus Dracula.
Andinia (Luer) Luer 2000
plant genus in the orchidaceae family
Andinia is a genus of flowering plants with 79 accepted species as of may 2025 belonging to the family Orchidaceae. Its native range is Western South America to Venezuela. Species:
Dracula ubangina Luer & Andreetta 1980
plant species in the orchidaceae family
Dracula ubangina is a species of orchid. It was classified in the 1980s and is native to Ecuador.
Dracula chestertonii (Frog's Skin) (Rchb.f.) Luer 1978
plant species in the orchidaceae family
Dracula chestertonii, commonly known as the frog's skin, is a species of orchid endemic to Colombia. It was named in honour of the collector Henry Chesterton who discovered this species.
Restrepia iris (Rainbow Restrepia) Luer 1980
plant species in the orchidaceae family
Restrepia iris, commonly called the rainbow restrepia, is a species of orchid endemic to southeastern Ecuador.
Lepanthes lucifer Luer & Hirtz 1987
plant species in the orchidaceae family
Lepanthes lucifer is a species of orchid endemic to Ecuador.
Dracula sodiroi (Father Sodiro's Dracula) (Schltr.) Luer 1978
plant species in the orchidaceae family
Dracula sodiroi is a species of orchid. It is an epiphyte and grows in wet tropical areas of north-western and northern Ecuador. The specific epithet of sodiroi refers to Luis Sodiro (1836–1909), who was an Italian Jesuit priest and a field botanist, who collected many plants in Ecuador. It was first published in Selbyana vol.2 on page 197 in 1978.
Dracula minax Luer & R.Escobar 1981
plant species in the orchidaceae family
Dracula minax is an epiphytic species of orchid found in Colombia. Its flowers have a 5 cm diameter.
Dracula gigas (Luer & Andreetta) Luer 1978
perennial plant species in the orchidaceae family
Dracula gigas is a species of orchid. It is sometimes called the monkey orchid because it resembles the face of a monkey. This common name is shared with Orchis simia.
Dracula diabola Luer & R.Escobar 1979
plant species in the orchidaceae family
Dracula diabola is a species of orchid that only grows in a single valley in the Boyacá Department, northeast of Bogotá, Colombia. Its specific epithet, diabola, comes from diabolus, the Latin word for devil. The plant is an epiphyte growing at an altitude of 2200–2600 m in the Eastern Cordillera.
Dracula benedicti (Dracula Benedictii) (Rchb.f.) Luer 1978
plant species in the orchidaceae family
Dracula benedictii is a species of orchid found in Cordillera Central and Cordillera Occidental, Colombia. It was named in honour of Benedict Roezl the noted Bohemian collector, who discovered this species.
Dracula bella (Rchb.f.) Luer 1978
plant species in the orchidaceae family
Dracula bella is a species of orchid endemic to Colombia.
Acianthera rostellata (Barb.Rodr.) Luer 2004
plant species in the orchidaceae family
Acianthera rostellata is a species of orchid.
Acianthera marumbyana (Garay) Luer 2004
plant species in the orchidaceae family
Acianthera marumbyana is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae.
Acianthera gracilisepala (Brade) Luer 2004
plant species in the orchidaceae family
Acianthera gracilisepala is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It is endemic to South and Southeast Brazil.
Acianthera glanduligera (Lindl.) Luer 2004
plant species in the orchidaceae family
Acianthera glanduligera is a species of orchid.
Restrepia flosculata Luer 1982
plant species in the orchidaceae family
Restrepia flosculata, commonly called as the small-flowered restrepia, is a species of orchid occurring from Colombia to northwestern Ecuador.
Restrepia dodsonii Luer 1980
plant species in the orchidaceae family
Restrepia dodsonii, commonly called the Dodson's restrepia, is a species of orchid endemic to Ecuador (Pichincha).
Restrepia cuprea Luer & R.Escobar 1996
plant species in the orchidaceae family
Restrepia cuprea, the copper-colored restrepia, is a species of orchid endemic to Colombia.
Restrepia contorta (Ruiz & Pav.) Luer 1996
plant species in the orchidaceae family
Restrepia contorta, the twisted restrepia, is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is endemic to western South America.
Masdevallia agaster Luer 1979
plant species in the orchidaceae family
Masdevallia agaster is a species of epiphytic orchid endemic to southern Ecuador.
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