This bell-shaped, beautiful and perfumed orchid is close relative to C. trianae. The flowers facing down and the tulip shape are easily recognizable characteristics.
The species is also known as Cattleya chocoensis and more commonly as Cattleya quadricolor Lindl., but the epithet 'candida' has precedence and should be used.
The flower in the picture would be completely white if it was not for a very, very light pink coloration deep in the throat.
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