Does Laelia or Aster have more species?
Laelia Laelia is a small genus of 25 species in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). "Laelia" species are found in areas of subtropical or temperate climate in Central and South America, but mostly in Mexico. "Laelia" is abbreviated L. in the horticultural trade.
Heliantheae The Heliantheae are the third-largest tribe in the sunflower family (Asteraceae). With some 190 genera and nearly 2500 recognized species, only the tribes Senecioneae and Astereae are larger. The name is derived from the genus "Helianthus", which is Greek for sun flower. Most genera and species are found in North America and South America, particularly in Mexico. A few genera are pantropical.