Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
maroaense
ID:
818204

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.A.Romero & C.Gómez

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 5: 179 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817538



Common Names

  • Maroa Catasetum
  • Maroaense Catasetum
  • Maroa-Spurred Catasetum


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Description

Catasetum maroaense (also called 'Maroa Catasetum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It has long, thin, lance-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in humid tropical forests and is often found growing on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Catasetum maroaense is a popular ornamental plant and is often used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Catasetum maroaense has large, yellow-green flowers with a white lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catasetum maroaense is a terrestrial orchid native to Brazil. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed. It prefers a well-drained soil mix and bright light. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several pieces, each with a few roots attached. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Catasetum maroaense

Catasetum maroaense can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Catasetum maroaense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catasetum maroaense?

Catasetum maroaense

What is the family of Catasetum maroaense?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Catasetum maroaense?

Maroa Catasetum

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-35536: Based on the initial data import
Gustavo Adolfo Romero González (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Romero' in the authors string.
Carlos Gómez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Gómez' in the authors string.