Cattleya brevipedunculata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevipedunculata
ID:
837922
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cogn.) Van den Berg
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Neodiversity 3: 5 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837257
Common Names
- Cattleya brevipedunculata
- Brevipedunculata Cattleya
- Brevipedunculata Cattleya
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Cattleya brevipedunculata (also called Short-peduncled Cattleya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is an epiphytic plant with a creeping habit and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Brazil and is found in humid tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cattleya brevipedunculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cattleya brevipedunculata has bright yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cattleya brevipedunculata can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels.
Where to Find Cattleya brevipedunculata
Cattleya brevipedunculata is found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama.
Cattleya brevipedunculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cattleya brevipedunculata?
Cattleya brevipedunculata
Where is Cattleya brevipedunculata found?
Cattleya brevipedunculata is found in Brazil.
What is the growth habit of Cattleya brevipedunculata?
Cattleya brevipedunculata is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 meter in height.
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-374582: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
Cássio van den Berg (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van den Berg' in the authors string.