Catasetum carunculatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carunculatum
ID:
816985
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f. & Warsz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Allg. Gartenzeitung 22: 274 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816319
Common Names
- Catasetum Carunculatum
- Carunculate Catasetum
- Carunculate Catasetum Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Catasetum carunculatum (also called Carunculate Catasetum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to Japan, Korea and China, and is found in forests, woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Catasetum carunculatum 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
The flower of Catasetum carunculatum is yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Catasetum carunculatum 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 carunculatum
Catasetum carunculatum can be found in Brazil and Peru.
Catasetum carunculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catasetum carunculatum?
Catasetum carunculatum
What type of plant is Catasetum carunculatum?
Orchid
Where does Catasetum carunculatum grow?
It is native to tropical America
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-35421: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Józef Warszewicz (1812-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warsz.' in the authors string.