Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
schweinfurthii
ID:
819020

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.E.Benn. & Christenson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. Peruviarum t. 419. 1998

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818354

Common Names

  • Catasetum Schweinfurthii
  • Schweinfurthii Orchid
  • Schweinfurthii Catasetum

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Description

Catasetum schweinfurthii (also called Schweinfurth's Catasetum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and produces fragrant, yellow-green flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Catasetum schweinfurthii is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid with large, showy flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Catasetum schweinfurthii has yellow flowers with a faint scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catasetum schweinfurthii is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground, in a well-draining soil mix. It requires bright, indirect light and regular watering. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Catasetum schweinfurthii

Catasetum schweinfurthii is native to Central and South America and can be found in the wild in parts of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

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-35616: Based on the initial data import
David E. Bennett (1923-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.E.Benn.' in the authors string.
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.