Laelia is a beautiful genus of orchids known for their stunning, showy flowers. While "laelia" is the accepted common name for this group of plants, there are several other terms that may be used to refer to them. One common synonym for laelia is "cattleya," which is often used interchangeably with laelia in the floral industry. Another synonym for laelia is "schomburgkia," which was once a separate genus but has since been merged with laelia. Given their popularity among orchid enthusiasts, laelias are also often referred to as simply "laelias" regardless of their formal taxonomy.