Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Bowring's cattleya

Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid)

Distribution: Central America

Comments: Flowers of Cattleya bowringiana occur in clusters and are very showy. Color is typically medium purple with a darker lip and a lighter throat. They have been described as a bouquet of flowers on a single plant. Flowers last up to 3 1/2 weeks.