Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
espirito-santensis
ID:
1411782

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pabst) J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. Suppl., 125(1319): 57. 2017 [Sep 2017] [Quart. Suppl. Int. Reg. Orchid Hybrids]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424247

Common Names

  • Cattleya Espirito-Santensis
  • Espirito-Santensis Cattleya
  • Cattleya

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Description

Cattleya espirito-santensis (also called Espirito Santo Cattleya, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It is a medium-sized epiphyte with long, leathery leaves and a short stem. The flowers are large and fragrant, with a yellow-green color and a white lip. It is found in humid forests in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya espirito-santensis is an epiphytic orchid with large, fragrant flowers. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cattleya espirito-santensis has white flowers with three petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya espirito-santensis is an epiphytic orchid native to Brazil. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining, bark-based potting mix. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, orchid-specific medium.

Where to Find Cattleya espirito-santensis

Cattleya espirito-santensis can be found in Brazil.

Cattleya espirito-santensis FAQ

What is the common name of Cattleya espirito-santensis?

Espirito Santo Cattleya

What type of soil is best for Cattleya espirito-santensis?

Well-draining, loamy soil

How much light does Cattleya espirito-santensis need?

Bright, indirect light

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

Guido Frederico João Pabst (1914-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pabst' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.