Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
wilsoniana
ID:
824925

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 8: 72 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000824259

Common Names

  • Cattleya Wilsoniana
  • Wilson's Cattleya
  • Wilson Cattleya

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Description

Cattleya wilsoniana (also called Wilson'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 wilsoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cattleya wilsoniana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya wilsoniana 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 wilsoniana

Cattleya wilsoniana can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.

Cattleya wilsoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya wilsoniana?

Cattleya wilsoniana

What is the common name of Cattleya wilsoniana?

Wilson's Cattleya

Where is Cattleya wilsoniana found?

Cattleya wilsoniana is found in 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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