Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mesquitae
ID:
823334

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.C.Menezes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Bol. CAOB 26: 24 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822668

Common Names

  • Cattleya Mesquitae
  • Mesquitae Orchid
  • Cattleya Orchid

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Description

Cattleya mesquitae (also called 'Mesquite 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 mesquitae 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 mesquitae 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya mesquitae is an evergreen epiphyte that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Cattleya mesquitae

Cattleya mesquitae is native to the tropical Americas and can be found in humid forests.

Cattleya mesquitae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya mesquitae?

Cattleya mesquitae

What is the common name of Cattleya mesquitae?

Mesquita's Cattleya

What is the natural habitat of Cattleya mesquitae?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-36031: Based on the initial data import
Lou Christian Menezes (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Menezes' in the authors string.