Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
charlesworthii
ID:
340938

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1894: 184 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340270



Common Names

  • Bifrenaria Charlesworthii
  • Butterfly Orchid
  • Dove Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Stenocoryne charlesworthii (Rolfe) Hoehne [unknown]
  • Stenocoryne villosula Brade [unknown]
  • Bifrenaria villosula Brade [unknown]
  • Adipe charlesworthii (Rolfe) M.Wolff [unknown]
  • Adipe villosula (Brade) M.Wolff [unknown]

Description

Bifrenaria charlesworthii (also called the Charlesworth's 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 charlesworthii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, fever, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bifrenaria charlesworthii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Bifrenaria charlesworthii is a terrestrial orchid that prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes or by seed sowing.

Where to Find Bifrenaria charlesworthii

Bifrenaria charlesworthii is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.

Bifrenaria charlesworthii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bifrenaria charlesworthii?

Bifrenaria charlesworthii

What type of plant is Bifrenaria charlesworthii?

A terrestrial orchid

Where is Bifrenaria charlesworthii 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,

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