Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cogn.) Dressler & W.E.Higgins
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 7: 38 (2003).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000431329
Common Names
- Guarianthe patinii
- Patinii Guarianthe
- Patinii Cattleya
Synonyms
- Cattleya skinneri autumnalis P.H.Allen ex L.O.Williams [unknown]
- Cattleya patinii alba Cogn. [unknown]
- Cattleya skinneri deckeri (Klotzsch) A.D.Hawkes [unknown]
Description
Guarianthe patinii (also called Patin'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 patinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Guarianthe patinii are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Guarianthe patinii 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 patinii
Guarianthe patinii is native to the humid tropical forests of Central and South America.
Guarianthe patinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guarianthe patinii?
Guarianthe patinii
What is the common name of Guarianthe patinii?
Patin's Guarianthe
What is the natural habitat of Guarianthe patinii?
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,