Barbosella orbicularis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orbicularis
ID:
317759
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 3: 10 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317091
Common Names
- Orbicular Barbosella
- Barbosella orbicularis
- Barbosella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Barbosella orbicularis (also called Orbicular Barbosella, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to the Philippines, and is found in forests and grasslands. It has a short stem with two to four leaves, and a single flower with white petals and a yellow lip.
Uses & Benefits
Barbosella orbicularis 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 orbicularis 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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Barbosella orbicularis 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 orbicularis
Barbosella orbicularis is native to Brazil.
Barbosella orbicularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barbosella orbicularis?
Barbosella orbicularis
What is the natural habitat of Barbosella orbicularis?
Tropical forests
What is the flower color of Barbosella orbicularis?
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-19803: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.