This fragrant orchid is found in Brazil and usually grows on trees and shrubs near coastal sand dunes. The plants with 1 meter tall have two or three leathery leaves. They can produce about 20 flowers or more per spike. The flower size about 7-11 cm with deep brown and deeper burgundy spots. They enjoy in intermediate temperature and usually flowering in summer.
Cattleya leopoldii very similar to Cattleya guttata. Previously, they were considered as a variety, but now they are classified separately.
