Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
labiata
ID:
822864

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Coll. Bot. : t. 33 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822198

Common Names

  • Cattleya labiata
  • Labiata Cattleya
  • Labiata Orchid

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Description

Cattleya labiata (also called 'Cattleya Labiate', 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 labiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cattleya labiata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya labiata 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 labiata

Cattleya labiata can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Cattleya labiata FAQ

What type of plant is Cattleya labiata?

Cattleya labiata is an epiphytic orchid.

What is the natural habitat of Cattleya labiata?

Cattleya labiata is native to Central and South America.

What is the average height of Cattleya labiata?

Cattleya labiata typically grows to a height of 30-60 centimeters.

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-35983: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.