Cattleya kerrii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kerrii
ID:
822810
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brieger & Bicalho
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Bradea 2: 61 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822144
Common Names
- Cattleya kerrii
- Kerri's Cattleya
- Kerri's Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cattleya kerrii (also called 'Cattleya Kerrie', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central America and northern South America. It has large, fragrant flowers with a white lip and yellow sepals and petals. It grows in humid, tropical forests, often on trees.
Uses & Benefits
Cattleya kerrii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cattleya kerrii has large, fragrant flowers with yellow to orange sepals and petals, and a purple-pink lip. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a single root.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cattleya kerrii is a tropical orchid that requires warm temperatures and high humidity to thrive. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season and should be repotted every two to three years. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Cattleya kerrii
Cattleya kerrii is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Cattleya kerrii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cattleya kerrii?
Cattleya kerrii
What is the natural habitat of Cattleya kerrii?
It is native to Brazil.
What is the flower color of Cattleya kerrii?
The flowers are yellow with a purple lip.
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-35978: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Gustav Brieger (1900-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brieger' in the authors string.
Hamilton Dias Bicalho: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bicalho' in the authors string.