Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 17: 151 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000824249
Common Names
- Cattleya Whitei
- White's Cattleya
- White Cattleya
Description
Cattleya whitei (also called White's Cattleya, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Brazil and Venezuela. It grows in forests, on rocks, and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cattleya whitei 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 whitei has white, fragrant flowers with a yellow throat and three to four waxy sepals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cattleya whitei can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Cattleya whitei
Cattleya whitei can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.
Cattleya whitei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cattleya whitei?
Cattleya whitei
What is the common name of Cattleya whitei?
Cattleya Whitei
Where is Cattleya whitei found?
Cattleya whitei is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
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,