Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
araguaiensis
ID:
820971

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pabst

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Orquídea (Rio de Janeiro) 29: 9 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000820305

Common Names

  • Cattleya Araguaiensis
  • Araguaiensis Cattleya
  • Araguaiensis Cattleya Plant

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Description

Cattleya araguaiensis (also called Araguaia Cattleya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Brazil. It has a creeping habit, with stems that can reach up to 1 m in length. The leaves are large, elliptical, and arranged in opposite pairs. The flowers are large and showy, with white petals and a yellow-orange lip. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Cattleya araguaiensis flower is a large, white, four-lipped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Cattleya araguaiensis: 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 araguaiensis

Cattleya araguaiensis is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais, Espirito Santo, and Rio de Janeiro.

Cattleya araguaiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya araguaiensis?

Cattleya araguaiensis

What are the common names of Cattleya araguaiensis?

Araguaia Cattleya

What is the natural habitat of Cattleya araguaiensis?

Grassland and open woodlands

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,

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