Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
miersii
ID:
317742

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 15: 262 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317074



Common Names

  • Barbosella Miersii
  • Miers' Barbosella
  • Miers' Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Humboltia miersii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis miersii Lindl. [unknown]
  • Restrepia miersii (Lindl.) Rchb.f. in Wawra [unknown]
  • Barbrodria miersii (Lindl.) Luer [unknown]

Description

Barbosella miersii (also called Miers' 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 miersii 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 miersii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Barbosella miersii is a small tree native to South America. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and treated with rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Barbosella miersii

Barbosella miersii is native to Brazil.

Barbosella miersii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Barbosella miersii?

Barbosella miersii

What is the natural habitat of Barbosella miersii?

Tropical forests

What is the flower color of Barbosella miersii?

White or cream

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-19801: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.