Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
percivaliana
ID:
823650

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) O'Brien

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 20: 404 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822984

Common Names

  • Cattleya Percivaliana
  • Percivaliana Cattleya
  • Percivaliana Orchid

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Description

Cattleya percivaliana (also called Percival's Cattleya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It grows in humid forests and rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya percivaliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cattleya percivaliana is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya percivaliana is a tropical orchid that is native to Brazil. It is a small, showy species with fragrant, pink 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 percivaliana

Cattleya percivaliana is native to Central America, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Cattleya percivaliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya percivaliana?

Cattleya percivaliana

What type of plant is Cattleya percivaliana?

A flowering plant

What is the common name of Cattleya percivaliana?

Percival's cattleya

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-36062: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
James O'Brien (1842-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Brien' in the authors string.