Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 20: 492 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000820680
Common Names
- Cattleya Brymeriana
- Brymer's Cattleya
- Brymer's Cattleya Plant
Description
Cattleya brymeriana (also called 'Tiger Cattleya', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It has large, fragrant flowers with white petals and sepals and a yellow-orange lip. It grows in humid forests at elevations of up to 900 m. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on other plants or trees.
Uses & Benefits
Cattleya brymeriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to create hedges and borders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cattleya brymeriana is large, waxy and fragrant, with a yellowish-green color and a white lip. The seed is small, round and black. The seedling is a small, green, pointed shoot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Cattleya brymeriana: This plant is best grown in a well-drained soil, with regular watering and fertilization. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs or by seed.
Where to Find Cattleya brymeriana
Cattleya brymeriana is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais, Espirito Santo, and Rio de Janeiro.
Cattleya brymeriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cattleya brymeriana?
Cattleya brymeriana
What are the common names of Cattleya brymeriana?
Brymer's Cattleya
What is the natural habitat of Cattleya brymeriana?
Grassland and open woodlands
Species in the Cattleya genus
Cattleya varelae,
Cattleya zayrae,
Cattleya calimaniorum,
Cattleya calimaniana,
Cattleya gaezeriana,
Cattleya labendziana,
Cattleya schunkiana,
Cattleya aclandiae,
Cattleya amethystoglossa,
Cattleya amoena,
Cattleya araguaiensis,
Cattleya bicolor,
Cattleya boissieri,
Cattleya brasiliensis,
Cattleya brymeriana,
Cattleya cernua,
Cattleya coccinea,
Cattleya colnagiana,
Cattleya crispa,
Cattleya dayana,
Cattleya dolosa,
Cattleya dormaniana,
Cattleya dowiana,
Cattleya dukeana,
Cattleya duveenii,
Cattleya elegans,
Cattleya elongata,
Cattleya forbesii,
Cattleya frankeana,
Cattleya gaskelliana,
Cattleya gransabanensis,
Cattleya granulosa,
Cattleya guttata,
Cattleya hardyana,
Cattleya harrisoniana,
Cattleya hybrida,
Cattleya imperator,
Cattleya intermedia,
Cattleya intricata,
Cattleya iricolor,
Cattleya isabella,
Cattleya jenmanii,
Cattleya joaquiniana,
Cattleya kautskyi,
Cattleya kerchoveana,
Cattleya kerrii,
Cattleya labiata,
Cattleya lawrenceana,
Cattleya lobata,
Cattleya loddigesii,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,