Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sancheziana
ID:
824019

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoehne

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Brasil. Sci. 2: 355 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823353

Common Names

  • Cattleya Sancheziana
  • Sanchez's Cattleya
  • Sanchez's Orchid

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Description

Cattleya sancheziana (also called Sanchez's Cattleya, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae, native to Mexico. It is a small, evergreen epiphyte with glossy, dark green leaves and pink flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya sancheziana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cattleya sancheziana has white, fragrant flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have small, round, dark green leaves with a white, waxy coating.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya sancheziana 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 sancheziana

Cattleya sancheziana is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Cattleya sancheziana FAQ

What type of Cattleya is Cattleya sancheziana?

Cattleya sancheziana is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae.

What is the natural habitat of Cattleya sancheziana?

Cattleya sancheziana is native to tropical rainforests in Central America.

How big can Cattleya sancheziana grow?

Cattleya sancheziana can grow up to 1 meter in height.

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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