Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
824404

Status:
valid

Authors:
Campacci & Vedov.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Circulo Paulista de Orquidofilos 1: 1 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823738

Common Names

  • Cattleya Tenuis
  • Crimson Begonia
  • Scarlet Begonia

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Description

Cattleya tenuis (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 tenuis 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 tenuis has large, fragrant white flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a light green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya tenuis is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment and needs bright, indirect light. Water the plant regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is best done through division. Divide the plant into smaller sections and replant in separate pots. The divisions should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Cattleya tenuis

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

Cattleya tenuis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya tenuis?

Cattleya tenuis

What is the natural habitat of Cattleya tenuis?

Tropical forests of South America

What is the size of Cattleya tenuis?

Grows 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-36134: Based on the initial data import
Marcos Antonio Campacci (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Campacci' in the authors string.
Pedro Luiz Vedovello: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vedov.' in the authors string.