Taxon

Cattleya velutina

Cattleya velutina - The Velvety Cattleya
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Common name: The Velvety Cattleya
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Distribution: Brazil (Espírito Santo to São Paulo)
Habitat: On plains in small clumps; 400-700m
Life form: Epiphytic
Fragrance: Fragrant (very)
Foliage characteristics: Bifoliate
Bloom characteristics: Erect inflorescence is 5" long with 4-7 heavy, brown flowers covered in red spots with a white lip lined in purple-pink. Flowers are 4" across and long-lived.
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): August to September; peaks in August
Pollination syndrome: Probably bee
Description: This medium-sized cattleya is uncommon in cultivation, with heavy flowers that can vary in showiness.
Comments: Cattleya velutina
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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