Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
macedoi
ID:
912603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Campacci & G.F.Carr

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Colet. Orquídeas Brasil. 7: 226 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911938



Common Names

  • Catasetum macedoi
  • Macedoi catasetum
  • Macedoi catasetum


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Description

Catasetum macedoi (also called Macedo's Catasetum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid of the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Brazil, and is found in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Catasetum macedoi is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Catasetum macedoi is a large, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and long with a white color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catasetum macedoi is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate by division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Catasetum macedoi

Catasetum macedoi can be found in Brazil.

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-456829: Based on the initial data import
Marcos Antonio Campacci (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Campacci' in the authors string.
George Francis Carr Jr. (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.F.Carr' in the authors string.