Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
schilleriana
ID:
824052

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Berliner Allg. Gartenzeitung 1857: 335 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823386

Common Names

  • Cattleya Schilleriana
  • Schiller's Cattleya
  • Schiller Cattleya

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Description

Cattleya schilleriana (also called Schiller's Cattleya, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya schilleriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cattleya schilleriana 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 schilleriana is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows in partial shade to full sun. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be fertilized regularly. Propagation is done by seed, stem cuttings, or division of the rootball.

Where to Find Cattleya schilleriana

Cattleya schilleriana can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Cattleya schilleriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya schilleriana?

Cattleya schilleriana

What type of plant is Cattleya schilleriana?

It is an epiphytic orchid

What is the growth habit of Cattleya schilleriana?

It is a low-growing, climbing plant

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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