Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
perrinii
ID:
823669

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 24: t. 2 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823003

Common Names

  • Cattleya Perrinii
  • Perrinii Cattleya
  • Perrinii Orchid

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Description

Cattleya perrinii (also called Perrin'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 perrinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cattleya perrinii has white flowers with yellow centers and dark purple fruits. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya perrinii 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 perrinii

Cattleya perrinii can be found in Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Cattleya perrinii FAQ

What is the common name of Cattleya perrinii?

Perrin's Cattleya

What is the scientific name of Cattleya perrinii?

Cattleya perrinii

What is the family of Cattleya perrinii?

Orchidaceae

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-36064: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.