Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
brichtae
ID:
816896

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bicalho

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Bradea 2: 172 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816230



Common Names

  • Catasetum brichtae
  • Bricht's Catasetum
  • Catasetum


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Description

Catasetum brichtae (also called Brichta's Catasetum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia. It is a large epiphyte with long, thin pseudobulbs up to 25 cm long and 2 cm in diameter. The leaves are up to 25 cm long and 4 cm wide. The flowers are yellowish green with a purple lip, and up to 8 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Catasetum brichtae is a small shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive, glossy green leaves and produces small yellow flowers. It is also used to make hedges and windbreaks, and can be used as a groundcover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Catasetum brichtae has small, yellowish-green flowers that are fragrant and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catasetum brichtae is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Catasetum brichtae

Catasetum brichtae is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Amazonas, Bahia, Espirito Santo, Goiás, Minas Gerais, Pará, and Rio de Janeiro.

Catasetum brichtae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catasetum brichtae?

Catasetum brichtae

What is the common name of Catasetum brichtae?

Bricht's Catasetum

What is the growth rate of Catasetum brichtae?

Moderate

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-35413: Based on the initial data import
Hamilton Dias Bicalho: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bicalho' in the authors string.