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-0000818539
Common Names
- Catasetum stenoglossum
- Stenoglossum Catasetum
- Catasetum Stenoglossum
Description
Catasetum stenoglossum (also called Stenoglossum Catasetum, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and an upright habit. It is native to China and is found in open woodlands and scrub. It has fragrant, white flowers in spring and dark green foliage in summer.
Uses & Benefits
Catasetum stenoglossum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Catasetum stenoglossum is a small, fragrant, white or pinkish-white bloom with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Catasetum stenoglossum is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be kept moist until they have rooted. Layering can be done by bending a branch down to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be left in place until it has rooted, at which point it can be cut away from the parent plant.
Where to Find Catasetum stenoglossum
Catasetum stenoglossum is native to Central and South America and can be found in humid, tropical forests. It is also widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Catasetum stenoglossum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catasetum stenoglossum?
Catasetum stenoglossum
What is the common name of Catasetum stenoglossum?
Stenoglossum Catasetum
What is the natural habitat of Catasetum stenoglossum?
It is native to the tropical rainforests of 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,