Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
hoyifolia
ID:
559179

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Balle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 4: 114 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558511

Common Names

  • Bakerella hoyifolia
  • Hoyi-leaved Bakerella
  • Hoyi-leaved Waterbush

Searching for Bakerella hoyifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Loranthus hoyifolius Baker [unknown]
  • Loranthus parkeri Baker [unknown]
  • Taxillus hoyifolius (Baker) Danser [unknown]
  • Bakerella hoyifolia boinensis Balle [unknown]
  • Bakerella hoyifolia basiinflata Balle [unknown]
  • Bakerella hoyifolia itrafanaombensis Balle [unknown]
  • Bakerella hoyifolia parkeri (Baker) Balle [unknown]
  • Loranthus sordidus Scott Elliot [unknown]
  • Taxillus parkeri (Baker) Danser [unknown]
  • Taxillus sordidus (Scott Elliot) Danser [unknown]
  • Loranthus filifolius Bojer ex Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Loranthus filiflorus Bojer ex Baker [unknown]
  • Loranthus microlimbus Baker [unknown]
  • Loranthus pachyphyllus Baker [unknown]
  • Taxillus microlimbus (Baker) Danser [unknown]
  • Taxillus pachyphyllus (Baker) Danser [unknown]
  • Bakerella hoyifolia hoyifolia [unknown]

Description

Bakerella hoyifolia (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 hoyifolia 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 hoyifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with a white stem and green leaves.

Searching for Bakerella hoyifolia? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Bakerella hoyifolia 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 hoyifolia

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

Bakerella hoyifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bakerella hoyifolia?

Bakerella hoyifolia

What is the family of Bakerella hoyifolia?

Myrtaceae

What is the distribution of Bakerella hoyifolia?

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-2667899: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Simone Balle (1906-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balle' in the authors string.