Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
carolinianum
ID:
816974

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.E.L.Miranda & K.G.Lacerda

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Bradea 6: 54 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816308

Common Names

  • Catasetum Carolinianum
  • Carolina Catasetum
  • Carolina Catasetum Orchid

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Description

Catasetum carolinianum (also called Carolina Catasetum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia. It is an epiphyte with long, thin pseudobulbs up to 25 cm long and 2 cm in diameter. The leaves are up to 25 cm long and 4 cm wide. The flowers are yellowish green with a purple lip, and up to 8 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Catasetum carolinianum is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green foliage. It is often used as a hedge or screen, and can also be used in topiary and bonsai. It is a fast-growing plant and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Catasetum carolinianum flowers are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catasetum carolinianum is an epiphytic orchid that can reach heights of up to 6 feet. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through division or by planting the seeds. Division should be done in the spring and seeds should be sown in the fall.

Where to Find Catasetum carolinianum

Catasetum carolinianum is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Amazonas, Bahia, Espirito Santo, Goiás, Minas Gerais, Pará, and Rio de Janeiro.

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-35420: Based on the initial data import
Francisco E.L.de Miranda (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.E.L.Miranda' in the authors string.
Kleber Garcia de Lacerda (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.G.Lacerda' in the authors string.