Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
wittigiana
ID:
837862

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barb.Rodr.) Van den Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Neodiversity 3: 12 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837197

Common Names

  • Cattleya Wittigiana
  • Wittig's Cattleya
  • Cattleya Orchid

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Description

Cattleya wittigiana (also called 'Wittig's Cattleya', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Brazil. It grows in grassy woodlands and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya wittigiana is used as an ornamental plant, in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds, and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cattleya wittigiana is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya wittigiana is an epiphytic orchid native to Brazil. It is a slow-growing species that can reach up to 1m in height and width. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Cattleya wittigiana

Cattleya wittigiana is native to South America and can be found in wet montane forests.

Cattleya wittigiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya wittigiana?

Cattleya wittigiana

What is the common name of Cattleya wittigiana?

Wittig's Cattleya

What is the natural habitat of Cattleya wittigiana?

Tropical and subtropical 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-374524: Based on the initial data import
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.
Cássio van den Berg (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van den Berg' in the authors string.