Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Moore ex R.Warner
Source:
wcs
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Select Orchid. Pl. : t. 8 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000824163
Common Names
- Warneri Cattleya
- Warner's Cattleya
- Warneri Cattleya Orchid
Description
Cattleya warneri (also called Warner's Cattleya, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and it grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cattleya warneri is an ornamental plant that is commonly used in gardens and containers. It has large, showy flowers that come in a variety of colors. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cattleya warneri is white with red and yellow markings and has 3 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single round leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cattleya warneri is an epiphytic orchid with long, leathery leaves and large, fragrant, white flowers. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the pseudobulbs in spring or by seed sowing.
Where to Find Cattleya warneri
Cattleya warneri can be found in tropical areas of Central and South America.
Cattleya warneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cattleya warneri?
Cattleya warneri
What is the common name of Cattleya warneri?
Warner's Cattleya
What is the natural habitat of Cattleya warneri?
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,