Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Species:
catharinensis
ID:
567633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 76: 355 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566965

Common Names

  • Blumenbachia catharinensis
  • Catharinensis Blumenbachia
  • Catharinensis Fern

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Description

Blumenbachia catharinensis (also called Santa Catarina Blumenbachia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a short stem. It is native to Brazil and is found in the Atlantic Forest and Cerrado habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Blumenbachia catharinensis is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and as a food source for fish and other aquatic species.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blumenbachia catharinensis is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blumenbachia catharinensis is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a potting mix of equal parts perlite, sphagnum moss, and bark chips. It requires bright indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Blumenbachia catharinensis

Blumenbachia catharinensis is native to Brazil. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Blumenbachia catharinensis FAQ

What type of soil is best for Blumenbachia catharinensis?

Blumenbachia catharinensis prefers moist, well-drained soil.

How much sunlight does Blumenbachia catharinensis need?

Blumenbachia catharinensis prefers partial shade.

How often should Blumenbachia catharinensis be watered?

Blumenbachia catharinensis should be watered regularly, but not too often.

Species in the Loasaceae family

Aosa gilgiana, Aosa parviflora, Aosa plumieri, Aosa rupestris, Aosa sigmoidea, Aosa rostrata, Aosa uleana, Aosa grandis, Blumenbachia dissecta, Blumenbachia catharinensis, Blumenbachia eichleri, Blumenbachia espigneera, Blumenbachia exalata, Blumenbachia hieronymi, Blumenbachia insignis, Blumenbachia latifolia, Blumenbachia prietea, Blumenbachia sylvestris, Blumenbachia hierorymi, Blumenbachia amana, Caiophora deserticola, Caiophora aconquijae, Caiophora andina, Caiophora arechavaletae, Caiophora boliviana, Caiophora buraeavi, Caiophora canarinoides, Caiophora carduifolia, Caiophora cernua, Caiophora chuquisacana, Caiophora chuquitensis, Caiophora cirsiifolia, Caiophora clavata, Caiophora contorta, Caiophora coronata, Caiophora dumetorum, Caiophora espigneira, Caiophora grandiflora, Caiophora hibiscifolia, Caiophora lateritia, Caiophora macrantha, Caiophora madrequisa, Caiophora mollis, Caiophora nivalis, Caiophora patagonica, Caiophora pedicularifolia, Caiophora peduncularis, Caiophora pterosperma, Caiophora pulchella, Caiophora rosulata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2677671: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.