Catasetum, abbreviated as Ctsm. in horticultural trade, is a genus of showy epiphytic Orchids, family Orchidaceae, subfamily Epidendroideae, tribe Cymbidieae, subtribe Catasetinae, with 166 species, many of which are highly prized in horticulture.
Catasetum maculatum, the spotted catasetum, is a species of orchid found from Central America to Venezuela. The flowers are dimorphic, and the male and female flowers look so different that they were originally thought to be two separate species. A few days after opening, the male flowers emit a strong odor, which serves to attract bees.
Epidendrum macrocarpum, widely known as Epidendrum schomburgkii, is a species of orchid in the genus Epidendrum, and the largest-flowering crucifix orchid species. Reichenbach thought that E. fulgens and E. schomburgkii var. confluens were both synonyms for this species.
Catasetum atratum, the lustrous black catasetum, is a species of orchid found in Brazil.
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.
Catasetum callosum, the callused catasetum, is a species of orchid.
Catasetum cernuum, the nodding catasetum, is a species of orchid found from Trinidad to Brazil.
Catasetum deltoideum, the triangular catasetum, is a species of orchid found from Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname and Brazil.
Catasetum discolor, the differently colored catasetum, is a species of orchid.
Catasetum expansum, the expansive catasetum, is a species of epiphytic orchid endemic to Ecuador.
Catasetum galeritum is a species of orchid found in North Brazil.
Catasetum globiflorum, the spheroid-flowered catasetum, is a species of orchid found in Brazil.
Catasetum integerrimum, the intact catasetum, is a species of orchid found from Mexico to Central America.
Catasetum longifolium is a species of orchid found from northern South America to northern Brazil.
Catasetum luridum, the pale-yellow catasetum, is a species of orchid. It is native to South America, where it is distributed from Guyana to Brazil.
Catasetum naso, the nose catasetum, is a species of orchid found from Colombia to Venezuela.
Catasetum pileatum, the felt-capped catasetum or mother of pearl flower, is a species of orchid found from Trinidad to Ecuador.
Catasetum saccatum, the sack-shaped catasetum, is a species of orchid.
Catasetum socco is a species of orchid found in south-eastern Brazil.
