Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 23: 338 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822274
Common Names
- Cattleya Lawrenceana
- Lawrenceana Cattleya
- Cattleya Lawrenceana
Description
Cattleya lawrenceana (also called Cattleya lawrenceana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical South America and is found in wet montane forests. It is a small shrub with opposite, elliptic leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cattleya lawrenceana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and produces white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cattleya lawrenceana has large, white flowers with yellow centers and dark green leaves. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cattleya lawrenceana is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division. It prefers a bright, humid environment with plenty of air circulation. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Cattleya lawrenceana
Cattleya lawrenceana is native to Central America, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Cattleya lawrenceana FAQ
What are the common names of Cattleya lawrenceana?
Cattleya lawrenceana is commonly known as the 'Lawrence's Cattleya'
What is the origin of Cattleya lawrenceana?
Cattleya lawrenceana is native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil.
What is the flower color of Cattleya lawrenceana?
The flowers of Cattleya lawrenceana are white or pink in color.
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,