Bifrenaria venezuelana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venezuelana
ID:
341423
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Schweinf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 34: 38 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340755
Common Names
- Bifrenaria venezuelana
- Venezuelan Bifrenaria
- Venezuelana Bifrenaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bifrenaria venezuelana (also called Venezuelan Bifrenaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, slender leaves and small white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Bifrenaria venezuelana is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and reducing inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bifrenaria venezuelana has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bifrenaria venezuelana is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Venezuela. It is a slow-growing plant that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Bifrenaria venezuelana
Bifrenaria venezuelana is native to Venezuela.
Bifrenaria venezuelana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bifrenaria venezuelana?
Bifrenaria venezuelana
What is the natural habitat of Bifrenaria venezuelana?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
What is the flowering season of Bifrenaria venezuelana?
Spring and summer
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-22097: Based on the initial data import
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.