Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
loddigesii
ID:
823047

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822381

Common Names

  • Cattleya loddigesii
  • Loddigesii Cattleya
  • Loddigesii's Cattleya

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Description

Cattleya loddigesii (also called 'Loddiges' 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 loddigesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cattleya loddigesii sub. loddigesii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cattleya loddigesii is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya loddigesii can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers warm temperatures and bright light, and should be watered regularly during the growing season. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Where to Find Cattleya loddigesii

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

Cattleya loddigesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya loddigesii?

Cattleya loddigesii

What is the common name of Cattleya loddigesii?

Loddiges' Cattleya

What is the natural habitat of Cattleya loddigesii?

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-36003: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.