Synonyms Cattleya acklandiae J.E. google_ad_channel =""; The genus Cattleya received its name in honour of William CATTLEY, one of the first English gardeners to make epiphytical orchids bloom. Culture information and photos for this orchid are commonly detailed under the currently accepted name of Cattleya aclandiae. The 'Rubra' varieties exhibit intensely deep rose lips with very large dark spots on petals and sepals, these spots often coalescing to appear almost solid deep chocolate brown. Cite this page: Tropicos.org. 27 Jan 2021 Cattleya aclandiae Lindl.1840 SUBGENUS Aclandia Withner 1989, Common Name Lady Ackland's Cattleya [Engish Orchid Enthusiast 1800's]. Cattleya aclandiae ("Lady Ackland's cattleya") is a species of orchid from the genus Cattleya, named in honor of Lady Lydia Elizabeth Ackland, wife of Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, 10th Baronet who was the first European to grow the plant successfully. The genus was named in honour of William Cattley, a prominent British merchant and horticulturist. Get outdoors for some landscaping or spruce up your garden! Cattleya aclandiae Lindl.1840 SUBGENUS Aclandia Withner 1989 . google_ad_width = 728; The plants range from 4 to 10 inches in height and are similar in appearance to Cattleya aclandiae. Genus: Cattleya Species: Cattleya aclandiae. //-->. Cattleya aclandiae var shilleriana Jenn. Photos by © Jay Pfahl. Name Description Cattleya schilleriana var sanderiana Sepals and petals are dark purple, lip is magenta Naming Edit. Genus: Cattleya, Species: Aclandiae Cattleya aclandiae ("Lady Ackland's Cattleya") is a species of orchid from the genus Cattleya, named in honor of Sir Thomas Ackland who was the first European to grow the plant successfully. Withner 1989. Retrieved on 2008-05-30. Another Clone. grandiflora F.Buyss. Flowers bloom in the spring and summer on new growths. The illustration of the plant which accompanied its first description was based on a drawing by Lady Ackland . Statistics. This page was last edited on 7 February 2021, at 01:28. Cattleya schroederae: This is another species that has the common name of Easter orchid for its spring blooms; its showy flowers are up to 9 inches across. Common Name Consul Schiller's Cattleya [Germman Orchid Enthusiast 1800's] Flower Size 4 1/2" [11.25 cm] Cattleya aclandiae. leopoldii. google_ad_format = "728x90_as"; It also occurs in small dominance in the southwest of Salvador and extends northeastwards. alba L.C.Menezes 2002; Cattleya aclandiae var. In cultivation, C. aclandiae prefers intermediate to warm orchid growing temperatures. 2N134 Addison Road Villa Park, IL 60181-1191. No Preference. Flower Description: Flowers are of heavy substance and the petals and sepals are quite ruffled. Cattleya acklandiae Planch., Fl. Sometimes, purple blotches are found on the leaves when the plants are exposed to intense sunlight. in honour of Lady Lydia Elizabeth Ackland yields – aclandiae) Following the first two names you may find a description or version name such as “alba” (an albino form). It has a very small natural range and is found growing in the wind southwest of Salvador on elevated plateaus that border the drainage of the Paraguaca River. Grow on cork bark or tree fern mounts or in pots with a coarse, free-draining growing media (fir bark or equivalent). Cattleya schilleriana Rchb.f 1857 SUBGENUS Falcata SECTION Guttatae [Cogn.] Paris 7: 83. AOS Bulletin Vol 85 #4 2016 photo fide; -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- google_ad_client = "pub-8906620293763413"; Each species has its own page dedicated to the orchid's description and tips to help you grown the plant successfully.