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Cattleya lobata

 
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Cattleya lobata - The Lobed Cattleya, The Lobed Laelia
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Common name: The Lobed Cattleya, The Lobed Laelia
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Synonym: Laelia lobata, Laelia lobata var. alba, Laelia lobata var. coerulea 'Maria Christina', Laelia lobata var. semi-alba, Sophronitis lobata
Distribution: SE Brazil
Habitat: Near verticle, east-facing rock cliffs; 200-800m
Life form: Lithophytic
Pollination syndrome: Probably bee
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): April to May
Bloom characteristics: Erect inflorences is up to 16" long with 2-5 pink flowers. Flowers are 5" across.
Fragrance: Sweet
Description: This cattleya has gone through many name changes, but remained a lovely orchid all the while. It tends to be underrepresented in collections.
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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