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Cattleya labiata

Scientific Name: Cattleya labiata

Family: Orchidaceae

Category: Monocot

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Cattleya labiata: The Crimson or Ruby-lipped Cattleya

Cattleya labiata, a captivating orchid, holds a special place in botanical history as the type species of the Cattleya genus. Commonly known as the Crimson Cattleya or Ruby-lipped Cattleya, this orchid is celebrated for its beauty and significance.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cattleya labiata Lindl.
  • Common Names: Crimson Cattleya, Ruby-lipped Cattleya
  • Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)
  • Kingdom: Not specified in text, but implied as Plantae (plant).
  • Synonyms:
    • Cattleya bullieri D.J. Carr 1886
    • Cattleya labiata autumnalis Pynaert 1893
    • Cattleya labiata f. alba (Linden & Rodigas) F.Barros & J.A.N.Bat. 2004
    • Cattleya lemoniana Lindley
    • Epidendrum labiatum Reichenbach f.
    • Cattleya labiata vera Veitch
    • Cattleya labiata var. autumnalis Linden
    • Cattleya labiata var. genuina Stein

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Brazil, particularly the Northeast region.
  • Also found in Venezuela.
  • Grows at altitudes of 500 to 1000 meters in the interior of Alagoas, Pernambuco, and Cear states.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Cattleya labiata blooms at the end of summer and the beginning of autumn.
  • Many Cattleya species, including C. labiata, can bloom multiple times per year (2-3 times), but once per year is more common.
  • Some varieties are fragrant.

Considerations for Pets

  • The provided text indicates that Cattleya labiata is "Non-Toxic to Dogs," but further research is advised for other animals.

Genetic Information

  • Genetic diversity and population structure have been studied using RAPD and ISSR markers.
  • Research has demonstrated the complex genetic structure of C. labiata.

Interesting Facts

  • Discovered in 1818 in Brazil and described by Lindley in 1821.
  • Cattleya labiata was lost to cultivation for 71 years before being rediscovered in Pernambuco.
  • Named in honor of William Cattley by Dr. John Lindley.
  • Known as "Rainha do Sertão" (Queen of the Sertão) or "Rainha do Nordeste Brasileiro" (Queen of the Northeast of Brazil).