Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.H.Veitch ex O'Brien) Dressler & W.E.Higgins
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 7: 38 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431321
Common Names
- Guarianthe bowringiana
- Bowring's Guarianthe
- Bowring's Cattleya
Synonyms
- Cattleya autumnalis O'Brien [unknown]
- Cattleya bowringiana J.H.Veitch ex O'Brien [unknown]
- Cattleya skinneri bowringiana Kraenzl. [unknown]
Description
Guarianthe bowringiana (also called Bowring's 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 bowringiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Guarianthe bowringiana 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 bowringiana is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done through division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of at least 21°C (70°F). The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Guarianthe bowringiana
Guarianthe bowringiana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Guarianthe bowringiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guarianthe bowringiana?
Guarianthe bowringiana
What is the common name of Guarianthe bowringiana?
Bowring's Guarianthe
What is the natural habitat of Guarianthe bowringiana?
It is native to Costa Rica and Panama.
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,