Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
forbesii
ID:
822152

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Coll. Bot. : t. 37 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000821486

Common Names

  • Cattleya Forbesii
  • Cattleya forbesii
  • Forbesii Cattleya

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Description

Cattleya forbesii (also called Forbes' Cattleya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central America. It grows in humid, shady areas and is characterized by its large, bright pink flowers and thick, leathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya forbesii 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 Cattleya forbesii flower is a large, white, four-lipped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya forbesii is a warm-growing epiphyte that requires bright light and good air circulation. Propagation is done through division. Divide the pseudobulbs and repot the divisions in well-draining medium.

Where to Find Cattleya forbesii

Cattleya forbesii is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is found growing in open meadows and along roadsides at elevations of 2,000 to 3,000 meters.

Cattleya forbesii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cattleya forbesii?

Cattleya forbesii is native to Colombia.

What is the size of Cattleya forbesii?

Cattleya forbesii grows up to 10 cm in height.

What is the blooming season of Cattleya forbesii?

Cattleya forbesii 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-35915: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.