Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
amethystoglossa
ID:
820917

Status:
valid

Authors:
Linden & Rchb.f. ex R.Warner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Select Orchid. Pl. : t. 2 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000820251

Common Names

  • Cattleya Amethystoglossa
  • Amethystoglossa Cattleya
  • Amethystoglossa Cattleya Plant

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Description

Cattleya amethystoglossa (also called Amethyst-Lipped Cattleya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It has large, showy flowers in shades of purple, pink, and white. It grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya amethystoglossa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to create hedges and borders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cattleya amethystoglossa has large, showy flowers with five petals in shades of pink, purple, and white. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Cattleya amethystoglossa: This plant is best grown in a well-drained soil, with regular watering and fertilization. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs or by seed.

Where to Find Cattleya amethystoglossa

Cattleya amethystoglossa is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is found growing in open meadows and along roadsides at elevations of 2,000 to 3,000 meters.

Cattleya amethystoglossa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya amethystoglossa?

Cattleya amethystoglossa

What is the common name of Cattleya amethystoglossa?

Amethyst-tongued cattleya

Where is Cattleya amethystoglossa native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Cattleya genus

Cattleya varelae, Cattleya zayrae, Cattleya calimaniorum, Cattleya calimaniana, Cattleya gaezeriana, Cattleya labendziana, Cattleya schunkiana, Cattleya aclandiae, Cattleya amethystoglossa, Cattleya amoena, Cattleya araguaiensis, Cattleya bicolor, Cattleya boissieri, Cattleya brasiliensis, Cattleya brymeriana, Cattleya cernua, Cattleya coccinea, Cattleya colnagiana, Cattleya crispa, Cattleya dayana, Cattleya dolosa, Cattleya dormaniana, Cattleya dowiana, Cattleya dukeana, Cattleya duveenii, Cattleya elegans, Cattleya elongata, Cattleya forbesii, Cattleya frankeana, Cattleya gaskelliana, Cattleya gransabanensis, Cattleya granulosa, Cattleya guttata, Cattleya hardyana, Cattleya harrisoniana, Cattleya hybrida, Cattleya imperator, Cattleya intermedia, Cattleya intricata, Cattleya iricolor, Cattleya isabella, Cattleya jenmanii, Cattleya joaquiniana, Cattleya kautskyi, Cattleya kerchoveana, Cattleya kerrii, Cattleya labiata, Cattleya lawrenceana, Cattleya lobata, Cattleya loddigesii,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-35797: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.
Robert Warner (1815-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Warner' in the authors string.