Bifrenaria verboonenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verboonenii
ID:
341429
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.A.Romero & V.P.Castro
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 5(1): 187 (2000).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340761
Common Names
- Bifrenaria verboonenii
- Verboonen's Bifrenaria
- Verboonenii Bifrenaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bifrenaria verboonenii (also called Verboonen's 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 verboonenii 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 verboonenii has yellow, bell-shaped flowers with white 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 verboonenii is a terrestrial orchid native to South America. It 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 verboonenii
Bifrenaria verboonenii is native to Venezuela.
Bifrenaria verboonenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bifrenaria verboonenii?
Bifrenaria verboonenii
What is the natural habitat of Bifrenaria verboonenii?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
What is the flowering season of Bifrenaria verboonenii?
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-22098: Based on the initial data import
Gustavo Adolfo Romero González (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Romero' in the authors string.
Vitorino Paiva Castro (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.P.Castro' in the authors string.