Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
quadricolor
ID:
823832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Orch.-Grow. Man. , ed. 2: 75 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823166

Common Names

  • Cattleya Quadricolor
  • Quadricolor Orchid
  • Quadricolor Orchid

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Description

Cattleya quadricolor (also called Quadricolor cattleya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya quadricolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cattleya quadricolor 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 quadricolor is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from division or backbulb. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a potting medium with good drainage. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°C (50°F).

Where to Find Cattleya quadricolor

Cattleya quadricolor can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.

Cattleya quadricolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya quadricolor?

Cattleya quadricolor

What is the common name of Cattleya quadricolor?

Four-colored Cattleya

What is the habitat of Cattleya quadricolor?

It is found in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-36080: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.