Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
purum
ID:
818684

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees & Sinning

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hort. Bonn. Icon. 1: 1 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818018

Common Names

  • Purum Catasetum
  • Pure Catasetum
  • Pure Orchid

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Description

Catasetum purum (also called Pure Catasetum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with large, showy flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Catasetum purum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make perfumes and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Catasetum purum has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals and three sepals. The flowers are followed by small, round, black fruits. The seedlings are small, with oval leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catasetum purum 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 purum

Catasetum purum is native to Central and South America and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Catasetum purum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catasetum purum?

Catasetum purum

What are the common names of Catasetum purum?

Pure Catasetum, Pure Catasetum Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Catasetum purum?

It is native to the rainforests of Central and South America, and is often found growing on trees or rocks.

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-35584: Based on the initial data import
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Sinning (1792-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sinning' in the authors string.