Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
picturata
ID:
823697

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 8: 584 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823031

Common Names

  • Cattleya Picturata
  • Picturata Cattleya
  • Picturata Orchid

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Description

Cattleya picturata (also called 'Painted cattleya', among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is an epiphytic orchid with pink flowers and is native to Brazil. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist habitats, such as near streams and in woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya picturata 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

The flower of Cattleya picturata is a large, colorful, trumpet-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a small, white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya picturata can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers warm temperatures and bright light, and should be watered regularly during the growing season. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Where to Find Cattleya picturata

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

Cattleya picturata FAQ

What is the common name of Cattleya picturata?

Pictured Cattleya

What is the scientific name of Cattleya picturata?

Cattleya picturata

What is the family of Cattleya picturata?

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,

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