Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
calimaniorum
ID:
793311

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiron & V.P.Castro

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Richardiana 5: 58 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000792644

Common Names

  • Cattleya-de-caliman
  • Cattleya-de-caliman-verdadeira
  • Cattleya-de-caliman-branca

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Description

Cattleya calimaniorum (also called Calimani Cattleya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It grows in moist meadows, marshes, and lake shores, and has a shrub-like form with narrow, linear leaves. The flowers are borne on a spike-like inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya calimaniorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cattleya calimaniorum has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya calimaniorum is an epiphytic orchid, native to Brazil. It is grown for its showy flowers, which are usually white or pink. Propagation is by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.

Where to Find Cattleya calimaniorum

Cattleya calimaniorum can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil.

Cattleya calimaniorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya calimaniorum?

Cattleya calimaniorum

What is the family of Cattleya calimaniorum?

Orchidaceae

Where is Cattleya calimaniorum native to?

China

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-331207: Based on the initial data import
Vitorino Paiva Castro (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.P.Castro' in the authors string.
Guy R. Chiron (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiron' in the authors string.