Bifrenaria calcarata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcarata
ID:
340918
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barb.Rodr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Gen. Spec. Orchid. 2: 213 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340250
Common Names
- Bifrenaria Calcarata
- Butterfly Orchid
- Dove Orchid
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- Bifrenaria barbosae V.P.Castro [illegitimate]
Description
Bifrenaria calcarata (also called the Spurred bifrenaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Colombia. It grows in wet forests, often near streams, at elevations of up to 1,200 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Bifrenaria calcarata is a popular houseplant due to its bright and colorful foliage. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets and floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bifrenaria calcarata is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Bifrenaria calcarata can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be fertilized regularly and kept moist but not wet. It should be protected from direct sunlight and should be pruned regularly to keep it in shape.
Where to Find Bifrenaria calcarata
Bifrenaria calcarata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Bifrenaria calcarata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bifrenaria calcarata?
Bifrenaria calcarata
What is the common name of Bifrenaria calcarata?
Calcarata Bifrenaria
What is the natural habitat of Bifrenaria calcarata?
It is found in South America, growing in tropical forests
Species in the Bifrenaria genus
Bifrenaria atropurpurea, Bifrenaria aureofulva, Bifrenaria calcarata, Bifrenaria charlesworthii, Bifrenaria clavigera, Bifrenaria grandis, Bifrenaria harrisoniae, Bifrenaria inodora, Bifrenaria leucorhoda, Bifrenaria longicornis, Bifrenaria mellicolor, Bifrenaria racemosa, Bifrenaria silvana, Bifrenaria stefanae, Bifrenaria steyermarkii, Bifrenaria tetragona, Bifrenaria tyrianthina, Bifrenaria venezuelana, Bifrenaria verboonenii, Bifrenaria vitellina, Bifrenaria wittigii, Bifrenaria leucorrhoda,
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-22047: Based on the initial data import
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.