Status:
valid
Authors:
Senghas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 41: 216 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818710
Common Names
- Trautmann's Catasetum
- Trautmann's Cattleya
- Trautmann's Orchid
Description
Catasetum trautmannii (also called Trautmann's Catasetum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow-green flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in humid forests and along rivers in its native regions.
Uses & Benefits
Catasetum trautmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Catasetum trautmannii is yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Catasetum trautmannii is a terrestrial orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be grown in a well-draining potting mix, and watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Catasetum trautmannii
Catasetum trautmannii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Catasetum trautmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catasetum trautmannii?
Catasetum trautmannii
What is the common name of Catasetum trautmannii?
Trautmann's Catasetum
What is the natural habitat of Catasetum trautmannii?
Catasetum trautmannii is native to Central and 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,