Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
yavitaense
ID:
819666

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.A.Romero & C.Gómez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 3: 54 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819000



Common Names

  • Yavitaense Orchid
  • Yavitaen's Orchid
  • Yavitaen Orchid


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Description

Catasetum yavitaense (also called 'Yavita Catasetum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It has a woody stem and is covered in small, white hairs. Its flowers are small and yellow in color, and they are arranged in a star-shaped pattern. It grows in humid, tropical areas and can be found in parts of Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Uses & Benefits

Catasetum yavitaense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Catasetum yavitaense is yellowish-green. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catasetum yavitaense is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a well-drained potting mix in a partially shaded area. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes. The plant can also be propagated from seed, although it is a slow process.

Where to Find Catasetum yavitaense

Catasetum yavitaense can be found in the tropical rainforests 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-35677: 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.