Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mossiae
ID:
823427

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Parker ex Hook.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 65: t. 3669 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822761

Common Names

  • Cattleya Mossiae
  • Moss's Cattleya
  • Mossiae Orchid

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Description

Cattleya mossiae (also called 'Moss 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 mossiae 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 mossiae has large, white, fragrant flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya mossiae is a tropical orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Cattleya mossiae

Cattleya mossiae is native to Colombia.

Cattleya mossiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya mossiae?

Cattleya mossiae

What is the common name of Cattleya mossiae?

Moss's Cattleya

Where is Cattleya mossiae 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-36040: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Charles Sandbach Parker (d.1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Parker' in the authors string.