Taxon

Cattleya loddigesii

 
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Cattleya loddigesii - Loddiges' Cattleya
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Common name: Loddiges' Cattleya
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Distribution: SE Brazil to NE Argentina
Habitat: Swampy areas at headwaters of rivers; 610-910m
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): Year round; peaks from July to October
Bloom characteristics: Inflorescence is 4-6" long with 3-6 long-lived, waxy, pink flowers. Flowers are 3-4.5" across.
Fragrance: Milk chocolate (at mid-day)
Foliage characteristics: Bifoliate
Pollination syndrome: Probably bee
Description: This is a small to medium sized orchid with a color variable flower that has a lovely form and a distinctive, bell-shaped lip.
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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