Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
burle-marxii
ID:
1412146

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Pereira) Aguirre-Santoro

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 303: 632 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424611



Common Names

  • Wittmackia burle-marxii
  • Burle-Marx's Wittmackia
  • Burle-Marx-Leaf Wittmackia


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Description

Wittmackia burle-marxii (also called Burle-Marxii, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It has a long, thin stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and have entire margins. Its white flowers are small and fragrant. It grows on the trunks and branches of trees in moist, humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Wittmackia burle-marxii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wittmackia burle-marxii has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wittmackia burle-marxii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. Divisions can be taken in spring or autumn and should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Wittmackia burle-marxii

Wittmackia burle-marxii can be found in South America.

Wittmackia burle-marxii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wittmackia burle-marxii?

Wittmackia burle-marxii

What is the common name of Wittmackia burle-marxii?

Wittmackia

Where is Wittmackia burle-marxii found?

Wittmackia burle-marxii is found in the tropical forests of South America.

Species in the Wittmackia genus

Wittmackia lingulata, Wittmackia patentissima, Wittmackia pendulispica, Wittmackia tentaculifera, Wittmackia ituberaensis, Wittmackia jamaicana, Wittmackia laesslei, Wittmackia laevigata, Wittmackia lingulatoides, Wittmackia maranguapensis, Wittmackia mesoamericana, Wittmackia negrilensis, Wittmackia penduliflora, Wittmackia gregaria, Wittmackia pernambucentris, Wittmackia polycephala, Wittmackia portoricensis, Wittmackia rohan-estyi, Wittmackia spinulosa, Wittmackia sulbahianensis, Wittmackia turbinocalyx, Wittmackia neoregelioides, Wittmackia antillana, Wittmackia abbreviata, Wittmackia altocaririensis, Wittmackia inermis, Wittmackia limae, Wittmackia bicolor, Wittmackia brasiliensis, Wittmackia burle-marxii, Wittmackia carvalhoi, Wittmackia caymanensis, Wittmackia distans, Wittmackia eriostachya, Wittmackia fawcettii, Wittmackia froesii, Wittmackia amorimii, Wittmackia urbaniana, Wittmackia andersoniana, Wittmackia canaliculata, Wittmackia linharesiorum, Wittmackia incompta, Wittmackia silvana, Wittmackia viridostigma,

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Edmundo Pereira (1914-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pereira' in the authors string.
Julián Aguirre-Santoro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aguirre-Santoro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77165555-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].