Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dowiana
ID:
821846

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bateman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1866: 922 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000821180

Common Names

  • Cattleya Dowiana
  • Cattleya dowiana
  • Dowiana Cattleya

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Description

Cattleya dowiana (also called 'Cattleya Dow', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Colombia and Ecuador. It has large, fragrant flowers with a white lip and yellow sepals and petals. It grows in humid, tropical forests, often on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya dowiana is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes. It has a long blooming period and is easy to care for. It can also be used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cattleya dowiana var. aurea (Linden) B.S.Williams & T.Moore
Cattleya dowiana var. dowiana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cattleya dowiana is large, waxy and fragrant, with a yellowish-green color and a white lip. The seed is small, round and black. The seedling is a small, green, pointed shoot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya dowiana is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central America. It is best grown in a medium that is well-draining and contains some organic material. It should be kept in bright, indirect sunlight and watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the pseudobulbs or by seed.

Where to Find Cattleya dowiana

Cattleya dowiana is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia, Caldas, and Valle del Cauca.

Cattleya dowiana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cattleya dowiana?

Cattleya dowiana is native to Costa Rica and Panama.

What is the size of Cattleya dowiana?

Cattleya dowiana grows up to 15 cm in height.

What is the blooming season of Cattleya dowiana?

Cattleya dowiana blooms in the spring and summer.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-35887: Based on the initial data import
James Bateman (1811-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bateman' in the authors string.