Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rolfe) J.M.H.Shaw
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 121(1303, Suppl.): 58 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336791
Common Names
- Cattleya isaacii
- Isaacii Cattleya
- Isaacii Rein Orchid
Description
Cattleya isaacii (also called Cattleya isaacii, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is a terrestrial orchid, with a single stem up to 30 cm tall, bearing several large, showy flowers. It is native to tropical South America, from Colombia and Venezuela south to Bolivia and Paraguay. It grows in humid tropical forests, at elevations of up to 1000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Cattleya isaacii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cattleya isaacii has white flowers with a sweet scent, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and spindly, with thin stems and small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cattleya isaacii is a slow-growing, semi-evergreen orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a moist medium. Once established, the orchid requires minimal pruning and occasional fertilization.
Where to Find Cattleya isaacii
Cattleya isaacii can be found in Colombia.
Cattleya isaacii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cattleya isaacii?
Cattleya isaacii
What is the common name of Cattleya isaacii?
Isaac's Cattleya
What is the natural range of Cattleya isaacii?
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,