Cattleya Dark Emperor (Cattleya Nigritian × Cattleya Nigrella)

The orchid Cattleya Dark Emperor is a hybrid in the Cattleya genus. registered with the Royal Horticultural Society by R.Gore in 1957. Registered parents are Cattleya Nigritian × Cattleya Nigrella. The key influencing species of this hybrid are Cattleya dowiana var. aurea (34.38% ) Cattleya labiata (34.38% subgenus Cattleya section: Cattleya ) Cattleya dowiana (10.94% subgenus Cattleya section: Cattleya ) listed in order of their genetic contribution.