Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lobata
ID:
823038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1848: 403 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822372

Common Names

  • Cattleya lobata
  • Lobata Cattleya
  • Lobata's Cattleya

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Description

Cattleya lobata (also called 'Lobed Cattleya', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has a thick, fleshy stem and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya lobata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cattleya lobata has large, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya lobata can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers warm temperatures and bright, indirect sunlight. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Cattleya lobata

Cattleya lobata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Cattleya lobata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya lobata?

Cattleya lobata

What is the common name of Cattleya lobata?

Lobed Cattleya

What is the natural habitat of Cattleya lobata?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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-36002: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.