Catacolea enodis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
enodis
ID:
353542
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Telopea 7: 347 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352874
Common Names
- Catacolea enodis
- Smooth Catacolea
- Smooth Catacolea Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Catacolea enodis (also called Enod's Catacolea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the mountain forests.
Uses & Benefits
Catacolea enodis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Catacolea enodis has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Catacolea enodis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny position.
Where to Find Catacolea enodis
Catacolea enodis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas.
Catacolea enodis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catacolea enodis?
Catacolea enodis
What type of plant is Catacolea enodis?
It is an epiphytic orchid species.
Where is Catacolea enodis found?
It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Catacolea genus
Species in the Restionaceae family
Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-232390: Based on the initial data import
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.