Status:
valid
Authors:
Dombrain
Source:
wcs
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Fl. Mag. (London) , n.s., 1: t. 32 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822645
Common Names
- Cattleya Mendelii
- Mendel's Cattleya
- Mendel's Orchid
Description
Cattleya mendelii (also called 'Mendel's Orchid', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, strap-like leaves and produces large, showy flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity and is often found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Cattleya mendelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cattleya mendelii is a large, white bloom with purple stripes. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cattleya mendelii is a hardy, evergreen orchid that grows best in partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring and seeds should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Cattleya mendelii
Cattleya mendelii is native to the tropical Americas and can be found in humid forests.
Cattleya mendelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cattleya mendelii?
Cattleya mendelii
What is the common name of Cattleya mendelii?
Mendel's Cattleya
What is the natural habitat of Cattleya mendelii?
Brazilian Atlantic Forest
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,