Catasetum tigrinum Rchb.f 1881 SUBGENUS Orthocatacetum SECTION anisoceras C Barbatum alliance
Yellow Flower Photo courtesy of JEM Orchids
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Common Name The Tiger Striped Catasetum
Flower Size 1 3/4" [4.5 cm]
This is a medium sized, hot growing, Brazilian [Mato Grosso] epiphytic species found in fairly shady situations with fusiform pseudobulbs carrying linear-lanceolate to oblanceolate, plicate leaves that blooms on a basal, arching then pendant, 8" [20 cm] long, racemose, several [12] flowered inflorescence occurring in the late spring and often again in the summer with the flowers clusted towards the terminal end. This species requires shade, high humidity and even hot temperatures with a decided 3 month rest in the winter months.
References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ; Flora Brasilica Vol XII VI Hoehne 1942 drawin good; Orchidaceae Brasilienses Pabst & Dungs 1975; The World of Catasetum Holst 1999 photo fide;
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