Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
violacea
ID:
824682

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1842: 472 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000824016

Common Names

  • Cattleya Violacea
  • Violet Cattleya
  • Violet-Flowered Cattleya

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Description

Cattleya violacea (also called Purple Cattleya, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It has a shrub-like growth habit and is native to tropical regions of South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya violacea is an attractive ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its bright flowers and attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cattleya violacea has white flowers with yellow centers and fringed petals. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves with red veins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya violacea is a tropical orchid that can be grown in partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Cattleya violacea

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

Cattleya violacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya violacea?

Cattleya violacea

What is the common name of Cattleya violacea?

Purple Cattleya

What is the natural habitat of Cattleya violacea?

Tropical rainforests of Brazil

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-36160: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.