Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
porphyroglossa
ID:
823748

Status:
valid

Authors:
Linden & Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Allg. Gartenzeitung 24: 98 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823082

Common Names

  • Cattleya Porphyroglossa
  • Porphyroglossa Orchid
  • Lilac Orchid

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Description

Cattleya porphyroglossa (also called Purple-throated Cattleya, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is a perennial herb with a woody stem and a maximum height of about 1 m. It is native to the Caribbean region and is found in humid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya porphyroglossa 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 porphyroglossa 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

Cultivation and propagation of Cattleya porphyroglossa: Plant in a sunny to partially shaded area with well-drained soil. Propagate by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Cattleya porphyroglossa

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

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-36072: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.