Cattleya Cornelia 'Alba'

C.cornelia fma.alba

Flower name
Cattleya Cornelia 'Alba'
Scientific name
C.cornelia fma.alba
Alias
Place of originhorticultural species
Place of floweringGreenhouse
Flowering seasonJanuary, February, October, November, December

What is Cattleya Cornelia 'Alba'

Cattleya Cornelia 'Alba' (scientific name: C. Cornelia fma.alba) was bred by crossing Cattleya labiata (C. labiata) and Cattleya pumila (C. pumila). Here, now C. Lelia → Cattleya. Cornelia was formerly in the genus Lelia Cattleya (LC, Lelia x Cattleya), but is now incorporated into the genus Cattleya. Lelia x Cattleya (LC.) genus → Cattleya genus / Lc. Cornelia → C. Cornelia
Cornelia alba is a horticultural species, a perennial plant of the genus Cattleya in the orchid family. It has pure white, medium-sized flowers. The species name 'pumila' is Latin for 'dwarf' and 'Alba' means 'white flower'.

Common name: Cattleya Cornelia 'Alba', scientific name: C.Cornelia fma.alba, origin: Horticultural species, life style: non-hardy perennial, grows on trees and rocks, plant height: 20-30 cm, flower color: white. Flower color: white; flower diameter: 10-15 cm; flowering season: October-February (available year-round).