Cattleya velutina
Also known as: Cattleya alutacea Barb.Rodr. +6 more
- Cattleya alutacea Barb.Rodr.
- Cattleya alutacea var. velutina Barb.Rodr.
- Cattleya fragrans Barb.Rodr.
- Cattleya tetraploidea Brieger
- Cattleya velutina var. alutacea (Barb.Rodr.) Cogn.
- Cattleya velutina var. lietzei Regel
- Cattleya velutina var. punctata Regel
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Cattleya velutina is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Cattleya, which contains over 200 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Southeast