Cattleya loddigesii
Loddiges's Cattleya
Also known as: Cattleya candida F.N.Williams +3 more
- Cattleya candida F.N.Williams
- Cattleya loddigesii var. candida Rchb.f.
- Cattleya loddigesii var. virginalis Rchb.f.
- Epidendrum loddigesii (Lindl.) Rchb.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte or lithophyte.
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Cattleya loddigesii (commonly known as Loddiges's cattleya) is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Cattleya genus, encompassing over 200 species globally. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil South, Brazil Southeast
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms