Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
diamantinensis
ID:
1325171

Status:
valid

Authors:
(V.P.Castro & Marçal) J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 121(1304, Suppl.): 76 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337625

Common Names

  • Cattleya Diamantinensis
  • Diamantinensis Orchid
  • Diamantinensis Cattleya

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Description

Cattleya diamantinensis (also called Diamantina Cattleya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya diamantinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cattleya diamantinensis has large, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya diamantinensis is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It requires well-drained soil and regular watering. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Cattleya diamantinensis

Cattleya diamantinensis can be found in Brazil.

Cattleya diamantinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya diamantinensis?

Cattleya diamantinensis

What are the common names of Cattleya diamantinensis?

Diamantina Cattleya

What is the natural habitat of Cattleya diamantinensis?

Cattleya diamantinensis is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America

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

Vitorino Paiva Castro (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.P.Castro' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.
Sidney Marçal de Oliveira (b.1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marçal' in the authors string.