Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
guianense
ID:
817628

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.A.Romero & Jenny

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Novon 2: 241 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816962

Common Names

  • Catasetum Guianense
  • Guianense Catasetum
  • Guianense Orchid

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Description

Catasetum guianense (also called 'Guianan Catasetum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to South America, growing up to 1m tall. It has long, narrow leaves and produces fragrant, yellow-green flowers. It grows in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Catasetum guianense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make tea and its flowers are used for decoration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Catasetum guianense has yellow flowers with three petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catasetum guianense is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Catasetum guianense

Catasetum guianense is found in South America.

Catasetum guianense FAQ

What is the best soil type for Catasetum guianense?

Catasetum guianense prefers well-drained, moist soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5.

What is the ideal temperature for Catasetum guianense?

Catasetum guianense prefers temperatures between 10 and 25 degrees Celsius.

What is the best light exposure for Catasetum guianense?

Catasetum guianense prefers full sun to partial shade.

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-35483: Based on the initial data import
Rudolph Jenny (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jenny' in the authors string.
Gustavo Adolfo Romero González (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Romero' in the authors string.