Catasetum cernuum
Also known as: Catasetum cernuum var. revolutum Cogn. +6 more
- Catasetum cernuum var. revolutum Cogn.
- Catasetum cernuum var. typum Hoehne
- Catasetum cernuum var. umbrosum (Barb.Rodr.) Cogn.
- Catasetum umbrosum Barb.Rodr.
- Catasetum viride (Lindl.) Lindl.
- Monachanthus viridis M.R.Schomb.
- Myanthus cernuus Lindl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Catasetum cernuum is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Catasetum is notably large, comprising more than 200 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela