Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, III: 16 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316097
Common Names
- Brongniart's Baloghia
- Brongniart Baloghia
- Baloghia brongniartii
Synonyms
- Codiaeum brongniartii Baill. [unknown]
Description
Baloghia brongniartii (also called Brongniart's Baloghia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has an upright habit and produces small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It is found in humid forests, often growing on tree trunks or branches.
Uses & Benefits
Baloghia brongniartii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Baloghia brongniartii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baloghia brongniartii is a terrestrial orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is best grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil mix in partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the mature clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Baloghia brongniartii
Baloghia brongniartii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Baloghia brongniartii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baloghia brongniartii?
Baloghia brongniartii
What type of plant is Baloghia brongniartii?
Tree
What are the common names of Baloghia brongniartii?
Brongniart's Baloghia
Species in the Baloghia genus
Baloghia alternifolia,
Baloghia anisomera,
Baloghia balansae,
Baloghia brongniartii,
Baloghia buchholzii,
Baloghia bureavii,
Baloghia deplanchei,
Baloghia drimiflora,
Baloghia inophylla,
Baloghia marmorata,
Baloghia montana,
Baloghia neocaledonica,
Baloghia parviflora,
Baloghia pininsularis,
Baloghia pulchella,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,