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
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.
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,