Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Ann. Nat. Hist. 4: 384 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817281
Common Names
- Catasetum laminatum
- Laminate Catasetum
- Laminated Catasetum
Description
Olea ardisioides (also called Ardisia-like Olive, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree in the family Oleaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean Basin and parts of the Middle East. It typically grows in dry, rocky, and calcareous soils in open woodlands, scrub, and maquis.
Uses & Benefits
Catasetum laminatum is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Catasetum laminatum are yellow and have a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Catasetum laminatum can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist medium. Plants should be grown in partial shade and in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Catasetum laminatum
Catasetum laminatum is native to tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru.
Catasetum laminatum FAQ
What type of plant is Catasetum laminatum?
Catasetum laminatum is an epiphytic orchid.
Where does Catasetum laminatum grow?
Catasetum laminatum grows in the tropical rainforests of South America.
What are the care requirements for Catasetum laminatum?
Catasetum laminatum requires high humidity and bright, indirect light.
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,