× Epicattleya Explained

× Epicattleya (from Cattleya and Epidendrum, its parent genera)^[1] is an intergeneric orchid hybrid. The nothogenus is abbreviated Epc. in the horticultural trade.^[2]

Notes and References

1. https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/pdfs/plant-registration-forms/list-of-orchid-genera-with-components.pdf Alphabetical One-Table List of Genera and Intergeneric Hybrids
2. https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/pdfs/plant-registration-forms/orchid-name-abbreviations-list.pdf Alphabetical List of Standard Abbreviations for Natural and Hybrid Generic Names