Cattlianthe Tiresias (Cattleya Elegans (1879) × Guarianthe bowringiana)

The orchid Cattlianthe Tiresias is a hybrid in the Cattlianthe genus. registered with the Royal Horticultural Society by Veitch in 1895. Registered parents are Cattleya Elegans (1879) × Guarianthe bowringiana. The key influencing species of this hybrid are Guarianthe bowringiana (50.00% subgenus Circumvola section: Moradae ) Cattleya tigrina (25.00% subgenus Intermediae ) Cattleya purpurata (25.00% subgenus Crispae section: Crispae series: Cattleyodes ) listed in order of their genetic contribution.