Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aureofulva
ID:
340879

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 29: t. 52 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340211



Common Names

  • Aureofulva Paw
  • Kangaroo Paw
  • Red-and-Green Kangaroo Paw


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Synonyms

  • Maxillaria aureofulva Hook. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria stenopetala Knowl. & Westc. [unknown]
  • Stenocoryne secunda (Vell.) Hoehne [unknown]
  • Bifrenaria secunda (Vell.) Pabst [unknown]
  • Adipe aureofulva (Hook.) M.Wolff [unknown]
  • Stenocoryne secundum Hoehne [unknown]

Description

Bifrenaria aureofulva (also called Golden-Yellow Bifrenaria, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb native to Brazil. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 10 cm tall. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves with entire margins. It grows in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bifrenaria aureofulva is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bifrenaria aureofulva has small, white flowers with yellowish-green stripes and a purple-brown lip. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bifrenaria aureofulva is a small, succulent, perennial plant that is native to Brazil. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings, and can be grown in pots or in the ground. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C).

Where to Find Bifrenaria aureofulva

Bifrenaria aureofulva can be found in Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.

Bifrenaria aureofulva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bifrenaria aureofulva?

Bifrenaria aureofulva

What type of plant is Bifrenaria aureofulva?

A terrestrial orchid

Where is Bifrenaria aureofulva found?

It is found in Brazil

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-22043: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.