Cattleya pendula
Also known as: Cattleya pendula (R.C.Mota et al.) VanDenBerg +2 more
- Cattleya pendula (R.C.Mota et al.) VanDenBerg
- Hoffmannseggella pendula R.C.Mota, P.L.Viana & K.G.Lacerda
- Sophronitis pendula (R.C.Mota, P.L.Viana & K.G.Lacerda) Van den Berg & M.W.Chase
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous lithophyte.
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Cattleya pendula is a lithophytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Originating 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