Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gaezeriana
ID:
808769

Status:
valid

Authors:
Campacci

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Colet. Orquídeas Brasil. 5: 138 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808103

Common Names

  • Cattleya gaezeriana
  • Gaezer's Cattleya
  • Gaezer's Cattleya Orchid

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Description

Cattleya gaezeriana (also called Gaezer's Cattleya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Brazil. It has long, narrow leaves and pink flowers. It is found in humid, open areas and is tolerant of drought.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya gaezeriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a pleasant scent and is also used in perfumery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cattleya gaezeriana is yellow in color and has a tubular corolla. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya gaezeriana can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept dry during the winter months.

Where to Find Cattleya gaezeriana

Cattleya gaezeriana is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Amazonas, Pará, and Rondônia.

Cattleya gaezeriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya gaezeriana?

Cattleya gaezeriana

What is the common name of Cattleya gaezeriana?

Gaezer's Cattleya

What type of plant is Cattleya gaezeriana?

An orchid

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,

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