Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
praestans
ID:
837975

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Van den Berg

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Neodiversity 3: 10 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837310

Common Names

  • Cattleya Praestans
  • Praestans Cattleya
  • Praestans Orchid

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Description

Cattleya praestans (also called Showy 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 praestans 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 praestans has a large, showy flower with white petals and sepals and a yellow lip. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya praestans is a medium-sized 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 praestans

Cattleya praestans 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 praestans FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cattleya praestans?

Cattleya praestans is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

What is the flower color of Cattleya praestans?

The flowers of Cattleya praestans are usually white or yellow.

What is the size of Cattleya praestans?

Cattleya praestans 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-374631: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Cássio van den Berg (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van den Berg' in the authors string.