Barbosella cogniauxiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cogniauxiana
ID:
317506
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 15: 260 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316838
Common Names
- Barbosella cogniauxiana
- Cogniauxiana Barbosella
- Cogniauxiana Leatherwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Pleurothallis spegazziniana L.O.Williams [unknown]
- Restrepia cogniauxiana Speg. & Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Restrepia porschii Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Barbosella handroi Hoehne [unknown]
- Barbosella porschii Schltr. [unknown]
- Barbosella riograndensis Dutra in Pabst [unknown]
Description
Barbosella cogniauxiana (also called Cogniaux's Barbosella, among many other common names) is a species of Bromeliaceae family. It is an epiphyte, growing on trees and rocks in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama. It has a rosette of narrow, arching leaves that are dark green with a reddish-brown midrib. The flowers are small, white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Barbosella cogniauxiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Barbosella cogniauxiana is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Barbosella cogniauxiana is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizome or by seed.
Where to Find Barbosella cogniauxiana
Barbosella cogniauxiana is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Barbosella cogniauxiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barbosella cogniauxiana?
Barbosella cogniauxiana
What is the common name of Barbosella cogniauxiana?
Cogniauxiana
What is the habitat of Barbosella cogniauxiana?
Barbosella cogniauxiana is found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.
Species in the Barbosella genus
Barbosella australis, Barbosella circinata, Barbosella cogniauxiana, Barbosella crassifolia, Barbosella cucullata, Barbosella dolichorhiza, Barbosella dusenii, Barbosella gardneri, Barbosella geminata, Barbosella macaheensis, Barbosella miersii, Barbosella orbicularis, Barbosella prorepens, Barbosella ricii, Barbosella schista, Barbosella spiritu-sanctensis, Barbosella trilobata, Barbosella vasquezii, Barbosella portillae,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-19779: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.