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Cattleya gaskelliana
Scientific Name: Cattleya gaskelliana
Family: Orchidaceae
Category: Monocot
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Cattleya gaskelliana
Cattleya gaskelliana, also known as Gaskell's Cattleya, is a beautiful orchid species appreciated for its fragrant blooms.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- This species is commonly found growing on trees and rocks which might make it present in household or botanical gardens.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cattleya gaskelliana
- Common Name: Gaskell's Cattleya
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Subgenus: Cattleya
- Section: Cattleya
- Synonyms:
- Cattleya labiata var. gaskelliana N.E.Br.
- Cattleya elegantissima Linden
- Cattleya gaskelliana (N.E.Br.) B.S.Williams
- Cattleya gaskelliana (N.E.Br.) Rchb.f.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Colombia and Venezuela.
- Grows epiphytically on trees or rocks.
- Found at altitudes ranging from 700 to 1100 meters (coastal mountain ranges) or 2300 to 3500 feet.
Morphology and Growth
- Among the largest and most robust-growing of the Cattleya species.
- Flowers are typically dark lavender with yellow markings.
- Flowers can reach up to 18cm in size with broad petals and lip.
- Typically produces an erect spike of 2 to 5 flowers.
Quirky Facts
- The plant was named by Sander in honor of Holbrook Gaskell, Esq., a customer described as "a gentleman."
- Some consider Sander to be the original descriptor of the species.
Flower Characteristics
- Blooms from spring to summer.
- Flowers are scented and can be intoxicating.
- Flowers can be pale amethyst flushed white.
- Some forms exhibit a blue coloration.
- The lip of the flower is large with an orange/yellow disk.
Further Resources
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
- Electronic Plant Information Centre of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (ePIC)
- AGRICOLA (Article database)
- Encyclopedia of Life