Status:
valid
Authors:
Pabst
Source:
wcs
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo , n.s., f.m., 3: 130 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817815
Common Names
- Catasetum ornithoides
- Ornithoides Catasetum
- Ornithoides's Catasetum
Description
Catasetum ornithoides (also called 'Bird-like Catasetum' and 'Bird-like Catasetum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and is characterized by its large, showy flowers, which are usually yellow in colour and can reach up to 10 cm in diameter.
Uses & Benefits
Catasetum ornithoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Catasetum ornithoides is yellow-green with a white lip and a long spur. The seed is round and brown. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Catasetum ornithoides is an epiphytic orchid that is native to tropical regions of South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-drained potting mix. It should be watered regularly but allowed to dry out between waterings. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Catasetum ornithoides
Catasetum ornithoides is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests, dry forests, and savannas.
Catasetum ornithoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catasetum ornithoides?
Catasetum ornithoides
What type of plant is Catasetum ornithoides?
Catasetum ornithoides is an epiphytic orchid species.
Where is Catasetum ornithoides native to?
Catasetum ornithoides is native to 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,