Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
821315

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klinge

Source:
wcs

Year:

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada xvii. I. 135.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000820649

Common Names

  • Cattleya Brasiliensis
  • Brasilian Cattleya
  • Brasilian Cattleya Plant

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Description

Cattleya brasiliensis (also called Brazilian 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 brasiliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to create hedges and borders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cattleya brasiliensis is large, waxy and fragrant, with a yellowish-green color and a white lip. The seed is small, round and black. The seedling is a small, green, pointed shoot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Cattleya brasiliensis: 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 brasiliensis

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

Cattleya brasiliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya brasiliensis?

Cattleya brasiliensis

What are the common names of Cattleya brasiliensis?

Brazilian Cattleya

What is the natural habitat of Cattleya brasiliensis?

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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