Status:
valid
Authors:
Linden & Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 18: 74. 1860 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823843
Common Names
- Cattleya Trianae
- Trianae Cattleya
- Trianae Orchid
Description
Cattleya trianae (also called 'Triana's Cattleya', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cattleya trianae is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Cattleya trianae flower is a large, showy orchid with a white and pink petal pattern. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cattleya trianae can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Cattleya trianae
Cattleya trianae is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Cattleya trianae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cattleya trianae?
Cattleya trianae
What is the common name of Cattleya trianae?
Triana's cattleya
What is the natural habitat of Cattleya trianae?
Tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America
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,