The diploid chromosome number of C. tigrina has been determined as 2n = 40.

[1] Cattleya × elegans is a hybrid orchid with a formula hybridae Cattleya purpurata (Lindl.

& Paxton) Van den Berg (2008) × Cattleya tigrina A.Rich.

It is found in South and South-East Brazil.

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