Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
xanthina
ID:
837911

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Van den Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Neodiversity 3: 12 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837246

Common Names

  • Cattleya xanthina
  • Xanthina Cattleya
  • Xanthina Cattleya

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Description

Cattleya xanthina (also called Yellow Cattleya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is an epiphytic plant with a creeping habit and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Brazil and is found in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya xanthina is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cattleya xanthina has bright yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya xanthina is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained, humus-rich soil. It should be kept moist, but not soggy.

Where to Find Cattleya xanthina

Cattleya xanthina is native to the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama.

Cattleya xanthina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya xanthina?

Cattleya xanthina

Where is Cattleya xanthina found?

Cattleya xanthina is found in Brazil.

What is the growth habit of Cattleya xanthina?

Cattleya xanthina is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 meter in height.

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-374571: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Cássio van den Berg (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van den Berg' in the authors string.