Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mixta
ID:
823375

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.C.Menezes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Bol. CAOB 4(2): 34 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822709

Common Names

  • Cattleya Mixta
  • Mixed Cattleya
  • Mixed Orchid

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Description

Cattleya mixta (also called 'Mixed Cattleya', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in open forests, scrub, and grasslands. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white, fragrant flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya mixta 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

Cattleya mixta has large, showy flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya mixta is a tropical orchid that is native to Mexico and Central America. It is a terrestrial orchid that grows in moist, shady areas. It prefers a well-drained soil that is high in organic matter. It should be grown in bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Cattleya mixta

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

Cattleya mixta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya mixta?

Cattleya mixta

What is the common name of Cattleya mixta?

Mixed Cattleya

Where is Cattleya mixta native to?

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-36035: Based on the initial data import
Lou Christian Menezes (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Menezes' in the authors string.