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Cattleya
lobata
var.
coerulea
'Maria Christina'
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Common name:
Lobed Cattleya clonal variety, Lobed Laelia clonal variety
Family:
Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Distribution:
SE Brazil
Habitat:
Near vertical, east-facing rock cliffs; 200-800m
Life form:
Epiphytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere):
April to June
Bloom characteristics:
Inflorescence is 12-14" long with 2-5 purple flowers. Flowers are 5" across.
Fragrance:
Fragrant
Links:
Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia
Locations
1:
Greenhouse 10: Intermediate Higher Light Orchid House
(GH10)
• Accession: 2008-3320*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
2:
Greenhouse 10: Intermediate Higher Light Orchid House
(GH10)
• Accession: 2014-0586*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
3:
Greenhouse 10: Intermediate Higher Light Orchid House
(GH10)
• Accession: 2020-0209*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
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Individual