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Caucaea

Caucaea phalaenopsis plate
Caucaea phalaenopsis from
Lindenia Iconographie des Orchidées

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Cymbidieae
SubTribe: Oncidiinae
Alliance:
Genus: Caucaea
Schltr. 1920
Type Species
Caucaea radiata


Caucaea is a genus that consist of 10 species. It is abbreviated as Cauc. in horticultural trade.

Distribution[]

The genus is distributed through Northern and Western South America usually in Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Description[]

Plants are found growing as epiphytes and they bloom on a erect stem with few flowers.

Culture[]

Grow in cool conditions with moderate light. Water the plant right before the potting mix starts to dry. Plants should be potted in a well drain medium such as medium fir bark.

Naming[]

The genus is named after the Cauca River in Colombia

Synonyms[]

  1. Abola Lindl. 1853

Species[]

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