Additional Information:Laelia brevicaulis was once classified as Laelia cowanii and Laelia harpophylla.  It is possible that Laelia brevicaulis is extinct in the wild do to habitat destruction.  The exact location of the species is not known and the plant was first described from cultivated specimens.  Sometimes the species is referred to as the "pale yellow harpophylla".  Grow this species like other rupicolous species.  Use a well-drained inorganic potting media (Aliflor or Solite) and clay pots.  Needs less light and little or no dormancy when compared to other rupicolous laelias.