Catasetum barbatum
About
Catasetum barbatum, the bearded catasetum, is a species of orchid. It occurs commonly in Amazonas and Central Brazil. It is found in a wide variety of open, lowlands habitats, mostly riparian. It is unique in having male, female, and hermaphroditic flowers, pollinated by male euglossine bees.
- Family
- Orchidaceae
How to use it
The bearded catasetum is primarily valued for its ornamental beauty. Its unique flowers can add a striking visual element to gardens or indoor spaces. Additionally, the relationship it has with male euglossine bees highlights its ecological importance, as it plays a role in supporting local biodiversity.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Catasetum barbatum
- Slug
- catasetum-barbatum
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Genus
- Catasetum
- Species
- barbatum
- Wikidata QID
- Q5051506
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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