Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
calimaniana
ID:
808767

Status:
valid

Authors:
Campacci

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bol. CAOB 65: 28 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808101

Common Names

  • Cattleya calimaniana
  • Caliman's Cattleya
  • Caliman's Cattleya Orchid

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Description

Cattleya calimaniana (also called Caliman's Cattleya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Brazil. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in humid, open areas and is tolerant of drought.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya calimaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, skin diseases, and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cattleya calimaniana is yellow in color and has a tubular corolla. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya calimaniana can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept dry during the winter months.

Where to Find Cattleya calimaniana

Cattleya calimaniana is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Amazonas, Pará, and Rondônia.

Cattleya calimaniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya calimaniana?

Cattleya calimaniana

What is the common name of Cattleya calimaniana?

Caliman's Cattleya

What type of plant is Cattleya calimaniana?

An orchid

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,

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