Status:
valid
Authors:
Dodson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Trop. 5: t. 410 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818824
Common Names
- Catasetum Tuberculatum
- Tuberculatum
- Catasetum
Description
Catasetum tuberculatum (also called 'Tuberculate Catasetum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 800-2500 m. It is an epiphyte, characterized by its long, thin, pale green leaves and its yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Catasetum tuberculatum 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 tuberculatum is a yellow-green, fragrant, tubular flower with three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with rounded leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Catasetum tuberculatum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Catasetum tuberculatum
Catasetum tuberculatum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Catasetum tuberculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catasetum tuberculatum?
Catasetum tuberculatum
What is the natural habitat of Catasetum tuberculatum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.
What is the flower color of Catasetum tuberculatum?
The flowers of Catasetum tuberculatum are usually white or pale pink.
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,