Status:
valid
Authors:
(Chiron & V.P.Castro) Van den Berg
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Neodiversity 3: 6 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837335
Common Names
- Colnagoi Cattleya
- Cattleya Colnagoi
- Colnagoi
Description
Cattleya colnagoi (also called Colnago's Cattleya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with large, showy flowers that are usually pink in color. It is native to Brazil and is commonly found growing on trees in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cattleya colnagoi is a popular orchid species, often used in floral arrangements and bouquets. It is also used in landscaping, as a ground cover, and in terrariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cattleya colnagoi is a large, showy bloom that is typically white or pink in color. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single leaf and a small root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cattleya colnagoi 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 colnagoi
Cattleya colnagoi can be found in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.
Cattleya colnagoi FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Cattleya colnagoi?
Cattleya colnagoi is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
What is the flower size of Cattleya colnagoi?
Cattleya colnagoi has flowers that are about 5 cm in size.
What is the flowering season of Cattleya colnagoi?
Cattleya colnagoi typically blooms in the spring and summer months.
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,