Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
delavayi
ID:
572905

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) K.Y.Pan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 23: 217 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572237



Common Names

  • Delavayi Briggsiopsis
  • Delavayi
  • Briggsiopsis Delavayi


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Synonyms

  • Briggsia beauverdiana Craib [unknown]
  • Briggsia delavayi (Framh.) Chun [unknown]
  • Didissandra beauverdiana H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Didissandra delavayi Franch. [unknown]

Description

Briggsiopsis delavayi (also called Delavay's Briggsiopsis, 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

Briggsiopsis delavayi 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 Briggsiopsis delavayi is a white to pale pink, bell-shaped flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dry, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Briggsiopsis delavayi 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 Briggsiopsis delavayi

Briggsiopsis delavayi is native to tropical Asia, and can be found in the woodlands of China, India, and Myanmar.

Briggsiopsis delavayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Briggsiopsis delavayi?

Briggsiopsis delavayi

What type of plant is Briggsiopsis delavayi?

It is an orchid

Where is Briggsiopsis delavayi found?

It is found in the tropical forests of South America

Species in the Briggsiopsis 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2683348: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Kai Yu Pan (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Y.Pan' in the authors string.