Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tetragona
ID:
341361

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Orchideen Beschreib. Kult. Zücht. : 413 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340693



Common Names

  • Tetragona Bifrenaria
  • Tetragona Orchid
  • Bifrenaria tetragona


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Synonyms

  • Lycaste tetragona (Lindl.) Lindl. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria tetragona Lindl. [unknown]
  • Bifrenaria tetragona rupicola Hoehne [unknown]
  • Bifrenaria tetragona umbrophila Hoehne [unknown]
  • Bifrenaria calcarata (Vell.) V.P.Castro [unknown]
  • Cydoniorchis tetragona (Lindl.) Senghas [unknown]
  • Epidendrum calcaratum Vell. [unknown]

Description

Bifrenaria tetragona (also called Bifrenaria, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic plant with a rosette of leaves and a single flower spike. It is native to South America and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bifrenaria tetragona is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bifrenaria tetragona has white flowers with yellow centres, and the seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bifrenaria tetragona is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Once established, the plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Bifrenaria tetragona

Bifrenaria tetragona is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Bifrenaria tetragona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bifrenaria tetragona?

Bifrenaria tetragona

What are the common names of Bifrenaria tetragona?

Tetragonal Bifrenaria, Tetragonal Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Bifrenaria tetragona?

Tropical rainforest

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-22091: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.