Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hookeri
ID:
817672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 10: t. 840 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817006

Common Names

  • Catasetum hookeri
  • Hookeri Catasetum
  • Hookeri Catasetum Plant

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Description

Catasetum hookeri (also called Hooker's Catasetum, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are bright green, alternate, and lance-shaped. It is found in humid tropical forests, often in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Catasetum hookeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make tea and its flowers are used for decoration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Catasetum hookeri has yellow flowers with three petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catasetum hookeri is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Catasetum hookeri

Catasetum hookeri is found in 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-35487: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.