Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
delicata
ID:
1323667

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rolfe) J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 121(1302, Suppl.): 34 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336121

Common Names

  • Cattleya Delicata
  • Delicata Cattleya
  • Cattleya

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Description

Cattleya delicata (also called Delicate Cattleya, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is an epiphytic plant, growing in moist, shady areas of tropical rainforests. It has a long stem and two to four leaves, and produces a single flower with a white lip and yellow sepals and petals.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya delicata is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as colds, fever, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cattleya delicata has large, showy flowers with white petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya delicata is a terrestrial orchid native to Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizome. It requires a warm, humid environment and bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining, rich potting medium and watered regularly. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cattleya delicata

Cattleya delicata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Cattleya delicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya delicata?

Cattleya delicata

What is the common name of Cattleya delicata?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Cattleya delicata?

Tropical rainforests

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

Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.