Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
zaslawskii
ID:
921792

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.C.Menezes) Van den Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Neodiversity 5: 16 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921127

Common Names

  • Cattleya zaslawskii
  • Zaslawski's Cattleya
  • Zaslawskii Cattleya

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Description

Cattleya zaslawskii (also called Zaslawski's Cattleya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Central and South America. It has long, thin, green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya zaslawskii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers can be used to make a yellow dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cattleya zaslawskii has small white flowers and small, black, round seeds. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya zaslawskii is a tropical orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. Place the pot in a warm, bright location. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate from division, carefully divide the rhizome into several sections, each with at least one bud. Plant the divisions in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. Place the pot in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Cattleya zaslawskii

Cattleya zaslawskii is native to Brazil and is found in moist forests.

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-466723: Based on the initial data import
Lou Christian Menezes (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Menezes' in the authors string.
Cássio van den Berg (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van den Berg' in the authors string.