Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 15: 280 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000821519
Common Names
- Cattleya Frankeana
- Cattleya frankeana
- Frankeana Cattleya
Description
Cattleya frankeana (also called Franke's 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 yellow flowers and thick, leathery leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Cattleya frankeana is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Cattleya frankeana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cattleya frankeana 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 frankeana
Cattleya frankeana is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found growing in rocky areas and in open meadows at elevations of 2,000 to 3,000 meters.
Cattleya frankeana FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Cattleya frankeana?
Cattleya frankeana is native to Colombia.
What is the size of Cattleya frankeana?
Cattleya frankeana grows up to 10 cm in height.
What is the blooming season of Cattleya frankeana?
Cattleya frankeana 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,