Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rex
ID:
823909

Status:
valid

Authors:
O'Brien

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 8: 684 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823243

Common Names

  • Cattleya Rex
  • Cattleya King
  • Cattleya Royal

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Description

Cattleya rex (also called 'Rex Cattleya', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with large, showy flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white. It is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical forests and humid climates.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya rex is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make natural dyes and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cattleya rex has white flowers with a diameter of about 4 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya rex can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Cattleya rex

Cattleya rex is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and streams.

Cattleya rex FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya rex?

Cattleya rex

What is the common name of Cattleya rex?

King Cattleya

What is the habitat of Cattleya rex?

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-36088: Based on the initial data import
James O'Brien (1842-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Brien' in the authors string.