Cattleya iricolor explained

Cattleya iricolor is a species of orchid native to the eastern montane forests of Ecuador and Peru.

Description

Cattleya iricolor is an epiphytic orchid with slightly compressed pseudobulbs with a single terminal leaf each. The leaves are narrow, up to 35 cm long and 3 cm wide. Flowers are very fragrant, creamy white or yellowish, 8 cm across in size, with long and narrow petals and sepals, pointy lip; up to 6 flowers per pseudobulb.^{[1] [2]}

Distribution and habitat

Cattleya iricolor grows in Peru and Ecuador in montane forests of the eastern Andes at elevations of ca.1000 m.

Conservation

The conservation status of Cattleya iricolor is assessed as vulnerable since 1997 by the IUCN.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Book: Withner, C.. The Cattleyas and Their Relatives. Timber Press. 1988. 978-0-88192-099-4. 1: The Cattleyas. 29–30.
2. Web site: Cattleya iricolor – Cattleya Source. cattleya.wikidot.com. en. 2017-05-10.
3. Book: Walter, Kerry S.. 1997 IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants. Gillett. Harriet J.. 1998. IUCN. 9782831703282. en.