Barbosella crassifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
317516
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 15: 261 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316848
Common Names
- Barbosella crassifolia
- Crassifolia Barbosella
- Crassifolia Leatherwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Pleurothallis hamburgensis Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Restrepia crassifolia Edwall [unknown]
- Barbosella crassifolia aristata Hoehne [unknown]
- Barbosella crassifolia minor Hoehne [unknown]
- Barbosella hamburgensis (Kraenzl.) Hoehne [unknown]
- Barbosella crassifolia hamburgensis (Kraenzl.) Garay [unknown]
- Barbosella crassifolia genuina Hoehne [unknown]
Description
Barbosella crassifolia (also called Thick-leaved 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 broad, thick, leathery leaves that are silvery-green with a reddish-brown midrib. The flowers are small, white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Barbosella crassifolia 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 crassifolia 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 crassifolia 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 crassifolia
Barbosella crassifolia is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Barbosella crassifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barbosella crassifolia?
Barbosella crassifolia
What is the common name of Barbosella crassifolia?
Crassifolia
What is the habitat of Barbosella crassifolia?
Barbosella crassifolia 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-19780: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.