Status:
valid
Authors:
F.E.L.Miranda & K.G.Lacerda
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Bradea 6: 50 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816075
Common Names
- Catasetum ariquemense
- Ariquemes Catasetum
- Ariquemes Orchid
Description
Catasetum ariquemense (also called Ariquemes Catasetum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Catasetum ariquemense is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It has fragrant yellow flowers and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a hedge or windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Catasetum ariquemense 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Catasetum ariquemense 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 ariquemense
Catasetum ariquemense can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.
Catasetum ariquemense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catasetum ariquemense?
Catasetum ariquemense
What type of plant is Catasetum ariquemense?
Catasetum ariquemense is a species of orchid.
Where is Catasetum ariquemense found?
Catasetum ariquemense is native to 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,