Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bicallosum
ID:
816818

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(5): 427 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816152

Common Names

  • Catasetum bicallosum
  • Bicallose Catasetum
  • Bicallose Orchid

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Description

Catasetum bicallosum (also called Bicallose 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 bicallosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Catasetum bicallosum is a white or yellowish-white, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catasetum bicallosum is a tropical orchid that is native to Brazil. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a tree or cork slab. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept evenly moist. Propagation is done through division of the pseudobulbs.

Where to Find Catasetum bicallosum

Catasetum bicallosum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Catasetum bicallosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catasetum bicallosum?

Catasetum bicallosum

What is the family of Catasetum bicallosum?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Catasetum bicallosum?

Two-callus Catasetum

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-35406: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.