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
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.
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,