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Cattleya crispata

 
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Cattleya crispata - The Yellow Cattleya, The Yellow Laelia
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Common name: The Yellow Cattleya, The Yellow Laelia
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Synonym: Laelia flava
Distribution: Brazil (Minas Gerais)
Habitat: Exposed, almost horizontal ledges, protected by stunted vegetation; 400-800m
Life form: Lithophytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): January to October; peaks in February to April
Bloom characteristics: Erect inflorescence is up to 10" long with 3-6 flowers. Flowers are 1.6-2" across.
Medicinal/pharmaceutical: This orchid was used in Brazil as a demulcent (substance that sooths minor pain and inflammation of mucous membranes).
Description: This is a small to medium orchid with a bright yellow flower that grows on rocks.
Comments: Cattleya crispata
Links: Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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