Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ghillanyi
ID:
837967

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pabst) Van den Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Neodiversity 3: 7 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837302

Common Names

  • Cattleya Ghillanyi
  • Ghillanyi Cattleya
  • Ghillanyi Orchid

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Description

Cattleya ghillanyi (also called Ghillany's 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 yellowish-green lip. It grows in wet, shady forests and is found in the states of Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo, and Bahia.

Uses & Benefits

Cattleya ghillanyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cattleya ghillanyi is a bright pink color with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a green stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya ghillanyi is a small-flowered species from Brazil. It prefers bright light and warm temperatures. Propagation is usually done through division of the mature plant. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with at least two pseudobulbs and a few roots. The divisions should then be planted in a well-draining medium and kept moist until new growth appears.

Where to Find Cattleya ghillanyi

Cattleya ghillanyi is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and Espírito Santo. It grows in wet, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.

Cattleya ghillanyi FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cattleya ghillanyi?

Cattleya ghillanyi is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

What is the flower color of Cattleya ghillanyi?

The flowers of Cattleya ghillanyi are usually white or yellow.

What is the size of Cattleya ghillanyi?

Cattleya ghillanyi is a medium-sized orchid, reaching up to 40 cm in height.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-374624: Based on the initial data import
Guido Frederico João Pabst (1914-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pabst' in the authors string.
Cássio van den Berg (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van den Berg' in the authors string.