Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
collare
ID:
817149

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
J. Orchidées 6: 154 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816483



Common Names

  • Collare Catasetum
  • Collare Catasetum Orchid
  • Collare Catasetum


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Description

Catasetum collare (also called Collar Catasetum, among many other common names) is a shrub-like perennial plant native to Central and South America. It has bright green foliage and small, white flowers. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate some drought.

Uses & Benefits

Catasetum collare is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Catasetum collare is a large, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five petals.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catasetum collare is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy, and the plant should be fertilized regularly during the growing season. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Catasetum collare

Catasetum collare is native to Central and South America, and can be found in moist tropical forests.

Catasetum collare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catasetum collare?

Catasetum collare

What are the common names of Catasetum collare?

Collar Catasetum

What is the natural habitat of Catasetum collare?

Tropical forests of Central 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-35436: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.