Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bateman) Dressler & W.E.Higgins
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 7: 38 (2003).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431315
Common Names
- Guarianthe aurantiaca
- Orange Guarianthe
- Orange Cattleya
Synonyms
- Laelia aurantiaca Beer [unknown]
- Broughtonia aurea Lindl. [unknown]
- Cattleya aurantiaca (Bateman) P.N.Don [unknown]
- Epidendrum aurantiacum Bateman [unknown]
- Epidendrum aureum Lindl. [unknown]
- Amalia aurantiaca Heynh. [unknown]
Description
Guarianthe aurantiaca (also called Orange Guarianthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with a stem reaching up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Andes and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Guarianthe aurantiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Guarianthe aurantiaca are white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guarianthe aurantiaca is a perennial succulent native to South America. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water sparingly in the summer and provide protection from frost in the winter.
Where to Find Guarianthe aurantiaca
Guarianthe aurantiaca is native to Central and South America.
Guarianthe aurantiaca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guarianthe aurantiaca?
Guarianthe aurantiaca
What is the natural habitat of Guarianthe aurantiaca?
It is found in tropical forests of South America.
What are the characteristics of Guarianthe aurantiaca?
It is a small shrub with leathery leaves and white or pink flowers.
Species in the Guarianthe genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,