Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tricolor
ID:
819386

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Hamburger Garten- Blumenzeitung 13: 313 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818720

Common Names

  • Three-Colored Catasetum
  • Three-Colored Cattleya
  • Three-Colored Orchid

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Description

Catasetum tricolor (also called Tricolor 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 tricolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Catasetum tricolor is yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catasetum tricolor 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 tricolor

Catasetum tricolor can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Catasetum tricolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catasetum tricolor?

Catasetum tricolor

What is the common name of Catasetum tricolor?

Tricolor Catasetum

What is the natural habitat of Catasetum tricolor?

Catasetum tricolor 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,

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