Catasetinae

Taxobox
name = Catasetinae

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image_caption = "Catasetum saccatum"
image_width = 240px
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Liliopsida
ordo = Asparagales
familia = Orchidaceae
tribus = Cymbidieae
subtribus = Catasetinae
subdivision_ranks = Genera
subdivision = See text

The Catasetinae is a subtribe within the Orchidaceae. Its members are widespread in lowland tropical Central and South America up to 1,500 meters. They are found on trees, stumps or old fence posts.

Catasetinae are exclusively pollinated by male euglossine bees, which are attracted to the floral fragrances, and collect them. One orchid species may attract only one or a few species of bees from dozens of species in the habitat. [Williams & Whitten 1983]

Genera

* "Catasetum" (80-120 species)
* "Clowesia"
* "Cycnoches"
* "Dressleria"
* "Mormodes"

Footnotes

References

* (1983): Orchid floral fragrances and male euglossine bees: methods and advances in the last sesquidecade. "Biol. Bull." 164: 355-395.
* Harold Hills: [http://www.orchidmall.com/general/catasetm.htm Culture of Catasetinae]