Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lucieniana
ID:
823084

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 24: 456 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822418

Common Names

  • Cattleya lucieniana
  • Lucien's Cattleya
  • Lucien Cattleya

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Description

Cattleya lucieniana (also called Lucien's Cattleya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the Himalayas and parts of Southeast Asia. It grows in moist forests, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya lucieniana is used as an ornamental plant for its fragrant pink and white flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cattleya lucieniana has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya lucieniana is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the root clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, sandy soil.

Where to Find Cattleya lucieniana

Cattleya lucieniana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Cattleya lucieniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya lucieniana?

Cattleya lucieniana

What is the common name of Cattleya lucieniana?

Lucien's Cattleya

What is the natural habitat of Cattleya lucieniana?

Tropical rainforests of 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,

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