Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ericoi
ID:
923807

Status:
valid

Authors:
(V.P.Castro) Van den Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Neodiversity 5: 14 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923142

Common Names

  • Cattleya
  • Ericoi Cattleya
  • Erico's Cattleya

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Description

Cattleya ericoi (also called Eric's Cattleya, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, thin stems and large, bright purple flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests, and prefers partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya ericoi is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a unique look and can be used to create a natural look in the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cattleya ericoi is a large, white orchid with purple spots. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya ericoi is a tropical orchid that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by seed. The plant should be divided every two to three years to keep it healthy.

Where to Find Cattleya ericoi

Cattleya ericoi is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest.

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-468831: Based on the initial data import
Vitorino Paiva Castro (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.P.Castro' in the authors string.
Cássio van den Berg (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van den Berg' in the authors string.