Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
triodon
ID:
819446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818780

Common Names

  • Siphocampylus bogotensis
  • Bogotensis Siphocampylus
  • Siphocampylus Bogotensis

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Description

Catasetum triodon (also called Three-toothed Catasetum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. It grows in humid forests, usually on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Catasetum triodon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating wounds and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Catasetum triodon is yellowish-green, with a yellowish-brown center. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catasetum triodon can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and placed in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Catasetum triodon

Catasetum triodon can be found in Central and South America.

Catasetum triodon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catasetum triodon?

Catasetum triodon

What is the common name of Catasetum triodon?

Triodon Catasetum

What is the natural habitat of Catasetum triodon?

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,

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