Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ruschii
ID:
1324339

Status:
valid

Authors:
(V.P.Castro) J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 121(1303, Suppl.): 58 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336793

Common Names

  • Cattleya ruschii
  • Ruschii Cattleya
  • Ruschii Rein Orchid

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Description

Cattleya ruschii (also called Cattleya ruschii, 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 ruschii 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 ruschii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cattleya ruschii 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 ruschii

Cattleya ruschii can be found in Colombia.

Cattleya ruschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cattleya ruschii?

Cattleya ruschii

What is the common name of Cattleya ruschii?

Rusch's Cattleya

What is the natural range of Cattleya ruschii?

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

Vitorino Paiva Castro (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.P.Castro' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.