Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
schunkiana
ID:
808805

Status:
valid

Authors:
Campacci

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Colet. Orquídeas Brasil. 5: 142 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808139

Common Names

  • Cattleya schunkiana
  • Schunk's Cattleya
  • Schunk's Cattleya Orchid

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Description

Cattleya schunkiana (also called Schunk's Cattleya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Brazil. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in humid, open areas and is tolerant of drought.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya schunkiana is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens and homes for its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cattleya schunkiana is yellow in color and has a tubular corolla. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clethra formosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Cattleya schunkiana

Cattleya schunkiana is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Amazonas, Pará, and Rondônia.

Cattleya schunkiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya schunkiana?

Cattleya schunkiana

What is the common name of Cattleya schunkiana?

Schunk's Cattleya

What type of plant is Cattleya schunkiana?

An orchid

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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