Cattleya Elegans (1879) (Cattleya tigrina × Cattleya purpurata)

The orchid Cattleya Elegans (1879) is a hybrid in the Cattleya genus. registered with the Royal Horticultural Society by hort. in 1879. Registered parents are Cattleya tigrina × Cattleya purpurata. The key influencing species of this hybrid are Cattleya tigrina (50.00% subgenus Intermediae ) Cattleya purpurata (50.00% subgenus Crispae section: Crispae series: Cattleyodes ) listed in order of their genetic contribution.