Orchidaceae family-In this forum these 15 groups are currently represented; Anguloa, Brassia, Bulbophyllum, Catasetum,Cattleya, Cymbidium, Dendrobium, Laelia, Oncidium, Miltonia, Phaius, Phalaenopsis, Paphiopedilum, Sophronitis, Vanda. Theres more groups as this is a very large family of plants found on almost all continets of the world. Orchids are the second largest group of flowering plants. Some more sub-families maybe added later along with expansion in some of sub-topics of the more popular sub-groups of this forum. Exception; Epidendrum is represented in its own sub forum currently on the main board.
Cattleya-(CAT-LAY-A) Orchid forum
Cattleya is a genus of 113 species of orchids from Costa Rica to tropical South America. The genus was named in 1824 by John Lindley after Sir William Cattley, who received and successfully cultivated specimens of Cattleya labiata that were used as packing material in a shipment of other orchids. The genus is abbreviated C in trade journals. Cattleya flowers are widely used as corsages and in flower arranging. Most collect the man made hybrids dirived from Catteya species and crosses of close relatives.
They are widely known for their large, showy flowers, and were used extensively in hybridization for the cut-flower trade until quite recently. This genus and the numerous hybrids come close, through their beauty, to the idealized picture we have of the orchids. The flowers of the hybrids can vary in size from 5 cm to 15 cm or more. They occur in all colors except true blue and black.
Oncidium (on·cid·i·um) Orchid forum
is a genus that contains about 330 species of orchids. The genus Oncidium is a very old one. It ranges from hot coastal regions to the cold of 12,000 feet elevation. It is native to Mexico, Central and tropical South America, and the West Indies.
It has short, thick pseudobulbs and slender, graceful leaves.
Though the flowers are small compared to the Cattleya, they are a spray-type of considerable grace and charm. The blooms are flat, of silky texture, resembling a dancing girl with wide-spread skirts and tiny waist.
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