Barbosella macaheensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macaheensis
ID:
317719
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cogn.) Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 79: 23 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317051
Common Names
- Barbosella Macaheensis
- Macaheense Barbosella
- Macaheense Orchid
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- Pleurothallis macaheensis Cogn. [unknown]
Description
Barbosella macaheensis (also called Macaheense 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 macaheensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Barbosella macaheensis is a yellow-green color and has five petals. The seed is small and round and the seedlings have a single stem with small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Barbosella macaheensis is a terrestrial orchid that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division or seed and can take up to two years to reach maturity.
Where to Find Barbosella macaheensis
Barbosella macaheensis is native to Brazil.
Barbosella macaheensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barbosella macaheensis?
Barbosella macaheensis
What is the natural habitat of Barbosella macaheensis?
Tropical forests
What is the flower color of Barbosella macaheensis?
White or cream
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-19799: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.