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× Laeliocatonia

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× Laeliocatonia is a nothogenus of intergeneric orchid hybrids descended from the parent genera Broughtonia, Cattleya and Laelia. It is abbreviated Lctna. in the horticultural trade.[1]

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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Epidendreae
Subtribe: Laeliinae
Genus: × Laeliocatonia
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× Hawkinsara, abbreviated Hknsa. in the horticultural trade, was the name used for hybrids involving Broughtonia, Cattleya, Laelia and Sophronitis.[1] As of May 2026, Sophronitis was considered a synonym of Cattleya,[2] so that plants placed in × Hawkinsara were correctly placed in × Laeliocatonia.

× Laeliocatonia cultivar formerly known as × Hawkinsara Keepsake 'Robert'

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