Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
jongheana
ID:
837942

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Van den Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Neodiversity 3: 8 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837277

Common Names

  • Cattleya jongheana
  • Jongheana Cattleya
  • Jongheana Cattleya

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Description

Cattleya jongheana (also called Jonghe's Cattleya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with large, showy flowers that are usually pink in color. It is native to Brazil and is commonly found growing on trees in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya jongheana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cattleya jongheana has bright yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya jongheana is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune to maintain shape and size.

Where to Find Cattleya jongheana

Cattleya jongheana can be found in Colombia.

Cattleya jongheana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya jongheana?

Cattleya jongheana

What is the common name of Cattleya jongheana?

No common name

Where is Cattleya jongheana found?

Cattleya jongheana is found in Brazil

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-374600: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Cássio van den Berg (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van den Berg' in the authors string.