Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
blackii
ID:
816840

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pabst

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Anais Soc. Bot. Brasil 21. 1964

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816174

Common Names

  • Catasetum blackii
  • Black's Catasetum
  • Black's Orchid

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Description

Catasetum blackii (also called Black's Catasetum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is a low-growing plant, typically reaching heights of up to 6 inches, with small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Catasetum blackii is a small shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive, glossy green leaves and produces small yellow flowers. It is also used to make hedges and windbreaks, and can be used as a groundcover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Catasetum blackii has large, yellow-green flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catasetum blackii is an epiphytic orchid that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or summer. Carefully dig up the plant and divide the roots into smaller clumps. Place the divisions in a pot filled with a mixture of sand and peat moss and keep them moist. The divisions should take root in about 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Catasetum blackii

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

Catasetum blackii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catasetum blackii?

Catasetum blackii

What is the common name of Catasetum blackii?

Black's Catasetum

What is the natural habitat of Catasetum blackii?

Tropical rainforests

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,

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