Catasetum gladiatorium - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gladiatorium
ID:
817553
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.G.Lacerda
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Bradea 8(16): 90 (1998).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816887
Common Names
- Gladiatum Catasetum
- Catasetum Gladiatum
- Catasetum Gladiatum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Catasetum gladiatorium (also called Gladiatorium Catasetum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has a short stem and its leaves are dark green, thick and leathery. It grows in humid tropical forests, at elevations of up to 1000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Catasetum gladiatorium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Catasetum gladiatorium is yellow with a red center, and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are light green and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Catasetum gladiatorium is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a potting mix of equal parts peat moss and perlite. The seeds should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have germinated.
Where to Find Catasetum gladiatorium
Catasetum gladiatorium is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Catasetum gladiatorium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catasetum gladiatorium?
Catasetum gladiatorium
What is the common name of Catasetum gladiatorium?
No common name
Where is Catasetum gladiatorium found?
Catasetum gladiatorium is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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-35476: Based on the initial data import
Kleber Garcia de Lacerda (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.G.Lacerda' in the authors string.