Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
altaflorestense
ID:
923539

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benelli & Grade

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Orquidário 24: 129 (2010 publ. 2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922874

Common Names

  • Catasetum Altaflorestense
  • Altaflorestense Catasetum
  • Altaflorestense Orchid

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Description

Catasetum altaflorestense (also called Alta Floresta Catasetum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Brazil. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Catasetum altaflorestense is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Catasetum altaflorestense has small, yellow flowers with six petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catasetum altaflorestense is an epiphytic plant, meaning it grows on other plants. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Catasetum altaflorestense

Catasetum altaflorestense can be found in Brazil.

Species in the Catasetum genus

Catasetum alatum, Catasetum albuquerquei, Catasetum bifidum, Catasetum carrenhianum, Catasetum caxarariense, Catasetum osakadianum, Catasetum palmeirinhense, Catasetum rigidum, Catasetum seccoi, Catasetum dasilvae, Catasetum perazolianum, Catasetum rectangulare, Catasetum bertioguense, Catasetum dejeaniorum, Catasetum aculeatum, Catasetum adremedium, Catasetum albovirens, Catasetum arietinum, Catasetum aripuanense, Catasetum ariquemense, Catasetum atratum, Catasetum barbatum, Catasetum bergoldianum, Catasetum bicallosum, Catasetum bicolor, Catasetum blackii, Catasetum blepharochilum, Catasetum boyi, Catasetum brichtae, Catasetum callosum, Catasetum carolinianum, Catasetum carunculatum, Catasetum cassideum, Catasetum caucanum, Catasetum cernuum, Catasetum charlesworthii, Catasetum cirrhaeoides, Catasetum cochabambanum, Catasetum collare, Catasetum colossus, Catasetum complanatum, Catasetum confusum, Catasetum coniforme, Catasetum costatum, Catasetum cotylicheilum, Catasetum cristatum, Catasetum cucullatum, Catasetum decipiens, Catasetum deltoideum, Catasetum denticulatum,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-468533: Based on the initial data import
Adarilda Petini Benelli (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benelli' in the authors string.
Apolonia Grade: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grade' in the authors string.