Taxon

Cattleya xanthina

 
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Cattleya xanthina - Yellow Cattleya, Yellow Laelia
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Common name: Yellow Cattleya, Yellow Laelia
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Distribution: Brazil (Bahia to Espírito Santo)
Habitat: 400-800m
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): July to August
Bloom characteristics: Inflorescence is 4-9" long with 2-8 yellow flowers that do not open fully. Flowers are 2-3.5" across.
Foliage characteristics: Unifoliate; leaf is blue-green.
Fragrance: Sometimes
Pollination syndrome: Probably bee
Description: This cattleya is interesting for its strong yellow color, which is not common among cattleya species.
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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