Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
incurvum
ID:
817746

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Allg. Gartenzeitung 22: 178 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817080

Common Names

  • Catasetum Incurvum
  • Incurvum Catasetum
  • Catasetum Orchid

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Description

Catasetum incurvum (also called Curved Catasetum, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are bright green, alternate, and lance-shaped. It is found in humid tropical forests, often in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Catasetum incurvum is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Catasetum incurvum is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catasetum incurvum is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Catasetum incurvum

Catasetum incurvum is native to Central and South America.

Catasetum incurvum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catasetum incurvum?

Catasetum incurvum

What is the common name of Catasetum incurvum?

Incurved Catasetum

Where is Catasetum incurvum found?

South 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,

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