Cattleya Alliance
The Cattleya Alliance encompasses many well known Genera such as; Cattleya, Epidendrum, Encyclia, Laelia, Sophronitis & Brassovola, just to name a few. What many people do not realize is that it also contains many more obscure Genera like; Alamania, Arpophyllum, Barkeria, Neolauchea, Psychilis, Quisqueya, & Tetramicra as well as many others.
Popular Genera of the Cattleya Alliance
On the right is a navigable list of the popular genera of orchids in the Cattleya Alliance.
Unpopular Genera of the Cattleya Alliance
Brassoepidendrum, Brassolaelia, Brassolaeliocattleya, Catcylaelia, Cattleytonia, Catyclia, Caulocattleya, Cookara, Diacattleya, Dialaelia, Dimeranda, Epicattleya, Epilaelia, Epilaeliocattleya, Epiphronitis, Gerberara, Hasegawaara, Hawkinsara, Isabelia, Iwanagaara, Kirchara, Laeliocatonia, Leptotes, Lyonara, Maclemoreara, Myrmecatlaelia, Nageliella, Nanodes, Oerstedella, Otaara, Potinara, Rothara, Scaphyglottis, Schombocatonia, Schombolaelia, Schombolaeliocattleya, Sophrocattleya, Sophrolaelia, Sophrolaeliocattleya, Stanfieldara and Yamadaara.
Sources
- 71st Santa Barbara International Orchid Show (March 4 - 6, 2016) Exhibitor Guide. p. 19
- Cattleya Alliance Culture. Mountain Orchids
- Cloud's Orchids.
- Orchid Board.
Articles
Hereditary Influences of the Cattleya Alliance
The Cattleya Alliance Orchids. herbs2000.com
Index of Cattleya Alliance Species. Keith Davis Orchids
Note:
Any errors, omissions and corrections are most welcome to ensure the most accurate list of the Cattleya Alliance.
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