Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lehmannii
ID:
818024

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 9: 601. 1886 Gartenfl. 35: 289, pl. 1223, fig. a-g. 1886

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817358

Common Names

  • Lehmannii Catasetum
  • Lehmannii's Catasetum
  • Lehmannii's Catasetum

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Description

Catasetum lehmannii (also called Lehmann's Catasetum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has long, lance-shaped leaves. It is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Catasetum lehmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used to make perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Catasetum lehmannii has yellow-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catasetum lehmannii is an epiphytic or lithophytic orchid that can reach a height of 1–2 m (3–7 ft). It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Catasetum lehmannii

Catasetum lehmannii is native to the Amazon rainforest.

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,

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