Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
warscewiczii
ID:
824882

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 2: 112 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000824216

Common Names

  • Cattleya warscewiczii
  • Warscewicz's Cattleya
  • Warscewicz's-leaved Cattleya

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Description

Cattleya warscewiczii (also called Warscewicz's Cattleya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Costa Rica and grows in tropical forests and savannas. It is an epiphytic orchid with ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya warscewiczii is most commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a houseplant, and as a cut flower. It is also known to have antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cattleya warscewiczii has white flowers with yellow centers and red veins. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have bright green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya warscewiczii is a perennial epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Cattleya warscewiczii

Cattleya warscewiczii can be found in Central and South America.

Cattleya warscewiczii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya warscewiczii?

Cattleya warscewiczii

What is the common name of Cattleya warscewiczii?

Warscewicz's Cattleya

What is the natural habitat of Cattleya warscewiczii?

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,

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