Cattleya Melpomene (1897) (Cattleya forbesii × Cattleya mendelii)

The orchid Cattleya Melpomene (1897) is a hybrid in the Cattleya genus. registered with the Royal Horticultural Society by Veitch in 1897. Registered parents are Cattleya forbesii × Cattleya mendelii. The key influencing species of this hybrid are Cattleya forbesii (50.00% subgenus Intermediae ) Cattleya mendelii (50.00% subgenus Cattleya section: Cattleya ) listed in order of their genetic contribution.