Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sanguineum
ID:
818966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl. & Paxton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Paxton's Fl. Gard. ii. (1851-52) 168.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818300



Common Names

  • Catasetum Sanguineum
  • Sanguineum Orchid
  • Sanguineum Catasetum


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Description

Catasetum sanguineum (also called Blood-red Catasetum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and produces fragrant, red flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Catasetum sanguineum is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid with large, showy flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Catasetum sanguineum var. viride (T.Moore) Jenny

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Catasetum sanguineum has white flowers with yellow centers that have a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catasetum sanguineum is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground, in a well-draining soil mix. It requires bright, indirect light and regular watering. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Catasetum sanguineum

Catasetum sanguineum is native to Central and South America and can be found in the wild in parts of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Catasetum sanguineum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catasetum sanguineum?

Catasetum sanguineum

What is the common name of Catasetum sanguineum?

Blood-red Catasetum

What is the natural habitat of Catasetum sanguineum?

It is native to the tropical regions of South 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-35611: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Joseph Paxton (1803-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paxton' in the authors string.