Status:
valid
Authors:
F.E.L.Miranda
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 1: 152 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816635
Common Names
- Catasetum denticulatum
- Toothed Catasetum
- Toothed Orchid
Description
Catasetum denticulatum (also called Toothed Catasetum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical South America. It has yellow-green flowers and grows in humid, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Catasetum denticulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Catasetum denticulatum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Catasetum denticulatum is a terrestrial orchid that is native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining, organic potting mix. It should be kept moist but not wet and should be fertilized regularly. It is best to keep the plant in bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Catasetum denticulatum
Catasetum denticulatum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Catasetum denticulatum FAQ
What are the light requirements of Catasetum denticulatum?
Catasetum denticulatum prefers bright, indirect light.
What type of soil does Catasetum denticulatum prefer?
Catasetum denticulatum prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
How often should Catasetum denticulatum be watered?
Catasetum denticulatum should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch, about once a week.
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,