Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
grandis
ID:
340991

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kraenzl.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 18: 208 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340323



Common Names

  • Bifrenaria Grandis
  • Butterfly Orchid
  • Dove Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Lacaena grandis Kraenzl. [unknown]

Description

Bifrenaria grandis (also called the Large 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 grandis 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 grandis 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 grandis 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 grandis

Bifrenaria grandis is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest.

Bifrenaria grandis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bifrenaria grandis?

Bifrenaria grandis

What type of plant is Bifrenaria grandis?

A terrestrial orchid

Where is Bifrenaria grandis 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-22054: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.