Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
Citation Micro:
Xenia Orchid. i. 29.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822429
Common Names
- Cattleya lueddemanniana
- Lueddemann's Cattleya
- Lueddemann Cattleya
Description
Cattleya lueddemanniana (also called Lueddemann'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 lueddemanniana 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
The flower of Cattleya lueddemanniana is a large, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, heart-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cattleya lueddemanniana 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 lueddemanniana
Cattleya lueddemanniana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Cattleya lueddemanniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cattleya lueddemanniana?
Cattleya lueddemanniana
What is the common name of Cattleya lueddemanniana?
Lueddemann's Cattleya
What is the natural habitat of Cattleya lueddemanniana?
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,