Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Ill. Hort. 30: t. 485 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822814
Common Names
- Cattleya Nobilior
- Noble Cattleya
- Nobilior Orchid
Description
Cattleya nobilior (also called 'Noble 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 nobilior is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cattleya nobilior has large, white, fragrant flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cattleya nobilior is a tropical orchid that is native to Brazil. It is a large, showy species with fragrant, white flowers. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a tree. It requires bright, indirect light and warm temperatures. It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced orchid fertilizer. Propagation is done through division of the plant or by seed.
Where to Find Cattleya nobilior
Cattleya nobilior is native to Colombia.
Cattleya nobilior FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cattleya nobilior?
Cattleya nobilior
What is the common name of Cattleya nobilior?
Noble Cattleya
Where is Cattleya nobilior 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,