Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Schweinf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 33: 50 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817698
Common Names
- Catasetum moorei
- Moorei Catasetum
- Moorei Orchid
Description
Catasetum moorei (also called Moore's Catasetum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is an epiphytic orchid that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Catasetum moorei is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers are used to make tea and wine. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Catasetum moorei has yellow-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Catasetum moorei is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.
Where to Find Catasetum moorei
Catasetum moorei is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Catasetum moorei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catasetum moorei?
Catasetum moorei
What is the family of Catasetum moorei?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Catasetum moorei?
Moore's Catasetum
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,