Status:
valid
Authors:
K.G.Lacerda & V.P.Castro
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 113: 310 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000792550
Common Names
- Catasetum dasilvae
- Dasilvae Catasetum
- Catasetum's Dasilvae
Description
Catasetum dasilvae (also called Dasilva's Catasetum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It grows in moist meadows, marshes, and lake shores, and has a shrub-like form with narrow, linear leaves. The flowers are borne on a spike-like inflorescence.
Uses & Benefits
Catasetum dasilvae is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Catasetum dasilvae has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Catasetum dasilvae is an epiphytic orchid species native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia. It is an easy-to-grow species that can be cultivated in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by tissue culture. The plant should be repotted every two to three years in a well-draining, orchid-specific potting mix.
Where to Find Catasetum dasilvae
Catasetum dasilvae can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Catasetum dasilvae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catasetum dasilvae?
Catasetum dasilvae
What is the family of Catasetum dasilvae?
Orchidaceae
Where is Catasetum dasilvae native to?
China
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,