Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sororia
ID:
824203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Orchid Album 2: t. 307 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823537

Common Names

  • Sororia Cattleya
  • Sororia Orchid
  • Sororia Cattleya Orchid

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Description

Cattleya sororia (also called Sister Cattleya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Brazil and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya sororia is a popular houseplant, often grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping, as a ground cover or in hanging baskets. The plant is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cattleya sororia has large, showy flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya sororia is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Cattleya sororia

Cattleya sororia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Cattleya sororia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya sororia?

Cattleya sororia

What is the common name of Cattleya sororia?

Sororia Cattleya

How do you care for Cattleya sororia?

Cattleya sororia prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil. Water when the top inch of soil is dry and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

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,