Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tenuata
ID:
824393

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.P.Castro & Campacci ex Braem

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Orchis 99: 30 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823727

Common Names

  • Cattleya Tenuata
  • Crimson Begonia
  • Scarlet Begonia

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Description

Cattleya tenuata (also called Slender Cattleya, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae, native to tropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is a small, evergreen shrub, growing to 0.3 m tall by 0.3 m wide, with ovate leaves, and clusters of pink flowers in summer.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya tenuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cattleya tenuata has large, white flowers with yellow centers and dark green leaves. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya tenuata can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C). Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept at a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C). The plants should be grown in bright, indirect light and kept evenly moist.

Where to Find Cattleya tenuata

Cattleya tenuata is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Cattleya tenuata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya tenuata?

Cattleya tenuata

What is the natural habitat of Cattleya tenuata?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

How often should Cattleya tenuata be watered?

Water when the top inch of soil is dry

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-36133: Based on the initial data import
Guido Jozef Braem (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Braem' in the authors string.
Vitorino Paiva Castro (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.P.Castro' in the authors string.
Marcos Antonio Campacci (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Campacci' in the authors string.