Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
grisea
ID:
559178

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Scott Elliot) Balle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 4: 113 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558510

Common Names

  • Bakerella grisea
  • Gray Bakerella
  • Gray Waterbush

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Synonyms

  • Bakerella grisea alata Balle [unknown]
  • Loranthus griseus Scott Elliot [unknown]
  • Loranthus griseus grandiflorus Lecomte [unknown]
  • Taxillus griseus (Scott Elliot) Danser [unknown]
  • Bakerella grisea grisea [unknown]

Description

Bakerella grisea (also called 'Bakerella', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small plant with a single, broad, green leaf and a single, upright flower spike. It grows in humid, tropical forests, often in the understory.

Uses & Benefits

Bakerella grisea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bakerella grisea is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with a yellow stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bakerella grisea is a terrestrial orchid native to Madagascar. It can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and kept moist. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Bakerella grisea

Bakerella grisea is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in the rainforests of the Congo Basin.

Bakerella grisea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bakerella grisea?

Bakerella grisea

What is the family of Bakerella grisea?

Myrtaceae

What is the distribution of Bakerella grisea?

Endemic to Brazil

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2667898: Based on the initial data import
George Francis Scott-Elliot (1862-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scott Elliot' in the authors string.
Simone Balle (1906-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balle' in the authors string.