Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hoehnei
ID:
837951

Status:
valid

Authors:
Van den Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Neodiversity 3: 8 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837286

Common Names

  • Cattleya hoehnei
  • Hoehnei Cattleya
  • Hoehnei Cattleya

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Description

Cattleya hoehnei (also called Hoehne'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 hoehnei 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

Cattleya hoehnei has bright yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya hoehnei is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune to maintain shape and size.

Where to Find Cattleya hoehnei

Cattleya hoehnei 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 hoehnei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya hoehnei?

Cattleya hoehnei

What is the common name of Cattleya hoehnei?

No common name

Where is Cattleya hoehnei found?

Cattleya hoehnei is found in Brazil

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-374609: Based on the initial data import
Cássio van den Berg (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van den Berg' in the authors string.