Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 1: 576 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000821225
Common Names
- Cattleya Dukeana
- Cattleya dukeana
- Dukeana Cattleya
Description
Cattleya dukeana (also called 'Cattleya Duke', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central America and northern South America. 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 dukeana 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cattleya dukeana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cattleya dukeana 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 dukeana
Cattleya dukeana is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais, Espirito Santo, and Rio de Janeiro.
Cattleya dukeana FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Cattleya dukeana?
Cattleya dukeana is native to Colombia.
What is the size of Cattleya dukeana?
Cattleya dukeana grows up to 8 cm in height.
What is the blooming season of Cattleya dukeana?
Cattleya dukeana 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,