Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
catharinensis
ID:
1304987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mancinelli & E.C.Smidt

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 68: 305 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317441



Common Names

  • Sarcoglottis Catharinensis
  • Catharinensis Sarcoglottis
  • Catharinensis Sarcoglottis Plant


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Description

Sarcoglottis catharinensis (also called Sarcoglottis catharinensis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the Amazon rainforest. It has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters and can grow up to 1 cm in length. The plant prefers moist, shady habitats and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcoglottis catharinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sarcoglottis catharinensis has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcoglottis catharinensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in wet, sandy soils. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a moist, sandy soil and lightly covered. The cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and replanted in moist, sandy soil.

Where to Find Sarcoglottis catharinensis

Sarcoglottis catharinensis can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Sarcoglottis catharinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcoglottis catharinensis?

Sarcoglottis catharinensis

What type of plant is Sarcoglottis catharinensis?

It is a species of orchid

Where is Sarcoglottis catharinensis found?

It is found in South America

Species in the Sarcoglottis genus

Sarcoglottis acaulis, Sarcoglottis acutata, Sarcoglottis alexandri, Sarcoglottis amazonica, Sarcoglottis assurgens, Sarcoglottis biflora, Sarcoglottis cerina, Sarcoglottis curvisepala, Sarcoglottis degranvillei, Sarcoglottis depinctrix, Sarcoglottis fasciculata, Sarcoglottis glaucescens, Sarcoglottis gonzalezii, Sarcoglottis grandiflora, Sarcoglottis heringeri, Sarcoglottis herzogii, Sarcoglottis homalogastra, Sarcoglottis itararensis, Sarcoglottis juergensii, Sarcoglottis lehmannii, Sarcoglottis lobata, Sarcoglottis maasorum, Sarcoglottis magdalenensis, Sarcoglottis metallica, Sarcoglottis micrantha, Sarcoglottis neglecta, Sarcoglottis pauciflora, Sarcoglottis rosulata, Sarcoglottis sceptrodes, Sarcoglottis schaffneri, Sarcoglottis schwackei, Sarcoglottis smithii, Sarcoglottis stergiosii, Sarcoglottis tirolensis, Sarcoglottis trichogyna, Sarcoglottis uliginosa, Sarcoglottis umbrosa, Sarcoglottis ventricosa, Sarcoglottis veyretiae, Sarcoglottis villosa, Sarcoglottis viscosa, Sarcoglottis woodsonii, Sarcoglottis portillae, Sarcoglottis scintillans, Sarcoglottis turkeliae, Sarcoglottis riocontensis, Sarcoglottis pseudovillosa, Sarcoglottis maroaensis, Sarcoglottis magdalensis, Sarcoglottis catharinensis,

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

Eric de Camargo Smidt: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.C.Smidt' in the authors string.
Werner Siebje Mancinelli: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mancinelli' in the authors string.