Catasetum gnomus
Also known as: Catasetum heteranthum Barb.Rodr. +3 more
- Catasetum heteranthum Barb.Rodr.
- Catasetum mocuranum Schltr.
- Catasetum negrense Schltr.
- Catasetum phasma Rchb.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a pseudobulbous epiphyte.
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Catasetum gnomus is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Catasetum genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Venezuela