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Oct 23, 2019 8:47 PM CST
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Hi Daisy,

Sorry about the confusion with this. Since it was identified as Bactia, I added Orchid (Cattlianthe Bactia) to the database. Since Bactia is a man-made hybrid, it won't be listed in the Catalogue of Life (that only lists species and natural hybrids). Instead it will be listed in the RHS Orchid Register.

However, if it is leopoldii X bowringiana, then it is an unregistered cross of Cattleya tigrina X Guarianthe bowringiana (so it would still be a Cattlianthe). C. leopoldii is now a synonym of C. tigrina.

The easiest option is to edit the caption of the image (which I've just done):


Alternatively, you can post a comment on the photo with further information about that specific plant.

Are you able to confirm with the seller the details of the cross? I suspect there is a spotless form of C. leopoldii (since this name used to exist), so that might explain the lack of spots on your plant. If this isn't Bactia, I need to move the photo to the general Cattlianthe entry until it is registered.
Plant Authorities: Catalogue of Life (Species) --- International Cultivar Registration Authorities (Cultivars) --- RHS Orchid Register --- RHS Lilium Register
My Notes: Orchid Genera HTML PDF Excel --- Lilium Traits HTML PDF --- Lilium Species Crosses HTML PDF Excel --- Lilium Species Diagram
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