Crimson cattleya or ruby-lipped cattleya
Cattleya labiata
The story
In 1818, the botanical world changed when the ruby-lipped cattleya was first discovered in Brazil. This stunning orchid, with its vibrant crimson tones, would go on to become the definitive type species for the Cattleya genus, capturing the imagination of plant collectors worldwide.
Sources: Grangery, en.wikipedia.org
- Family
- Orchidaceae
How to use it
The crimson cattleya is often used in ornamental gardening due to its stunning flowers. It can be a centerpiece in a floral display or a beautiful addition to a garden. Additionally, it plays a role in hybridization, contributing to the creation of new orchid varieties that continue to captivate plant enthusiasts.
Sources: Grangery
About
Cattleya labiata, also known as the crimson cattleya or ruby-lipped cattleya, is the type species of Cattleya, discovered in 1818 in Brazil.
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
Full detailsevery field on the record, to copy
- Name
- Cattleya labiata
- Slug
- cattleya-labiata
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Genus
- Cattleya
- Species
- labiata
- Wikidata QID
- Q935165
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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