Catasetum aripuanense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aripuanense
ID:
816730
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bicalho
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Loefgrenia no. 8: [1], fig. 1963
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816064
Common Names
- Aripuanense Catasetum
- Aripuanense Catasetum Orchid
- Aripuanense Catasetum
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Catasetum aripuanense (also called Aripuan Catasetum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Catasetum aripuanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive ailments and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Catasetum aripuanense is yellow with a white lip. The seed is a small, brown, three-sided capsule. The seedlings are small, yellow and have a single leaf.
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Catasetum aripuanense can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require full sun and warm temperatures for optimal growth.
Where to Find Catasetum aripuanense
Catasetum aripuanense can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.
Catasetum aripuanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catasetum aripuanense?
Catasetum aripuanense
What is the natural habitat of Catasetum aripuanense?
It is native to the tropical forests of South America.
What is the growth habit of Catasetum aripuanense?
It is an epiphytic orchid with long, arching stems.
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-35398: Based on the initial data import
Hamilton Dias Bicalho: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bicalho' in the authors string.