Cattleya maxima
Also known as: Cattleya malouana Linden +7 more
- Cattleya malouana Linden
- Cattleya maxima f. alba (A.H.Kent) L.Becker
- Cattleya maxima f. aphlebia (Rchb.f.) Roeth
- Cattleya maxima var. aphlebia Rchb.f.
- Cattleya maxima var. backhousii Rchb.f.
- Cattleya maxima var. hrubyana L.Linden & Rodigas
- Cattleya maxima var. marchettiana B.S.Williams
- Epidendrum maximum (Lindl.) Rchb.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Cattleya maxima is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Cattleya is notably large, comprising more than 200 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela