Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rosthornii
ID:
572899

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 306 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572231



Common Names

  • Briggsia rosthornii
  • Rosthorn's Briggsia
  • Rosthornii Briggsia


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Synonyms

  • Briggsia rosthornii rosthornii [unknown]

Description

Briggsia rosthornii (also called Rosthorn's Briggsia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 3 meters in height and has glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Briggsia rosthornii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Briggsia rosthornii is a small, white flower with 4 petals and 4 sepals. The seed of Briggsia rosthornii is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Briggsia rosthornii are small, with two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Briggsia rosthornii is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by division. When growing from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a sterile, well-draining medium such as perlite or vermiculite. The seedlings should be kept moist and in bright, indirect light. When propagating by division, it is best to divide the clumps in the spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium and kept moist until they become established.

Where to Find Briggsia rosthornii

Briggsia rosthornii is native to Australia, and can be found in wetland habitats in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

Briggsia rosthornii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Briggsia rosthornii?

Briggsia rosthornii

What type of plant is Briggsia rosthornii?

It is an orchid

Where is Briggsia rosthornii found?

It is found in the tropical forests of South America

Species in the Briggsia genus

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:378464-1: Based on the initial data import