Cattleya diamantinensis (V.P.Castro & Marçal) J.M.H.Shaw 2013 Photo by © Gary Yong Gee and his Orchid Photo Website

Common Name The Diamantina Cattleya [an area north central Minas Gerais and Bahia states of Brazil]

Flower Size

Found in Minas Gerais state of Brazil

CAUTION!! This species would fit much better in the genus Laelia within my generic framework but as of yet it has not been named as such.

Synonyms Hoffmannseggella diamantinensis V.P.Castro & Marçal 2006

References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ;

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