Bifrenaria vitellina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vitellina
ID:
341449
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 29: t. 52 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340781
Common Names
- Bifrenaria vitellina
- Vitelline Bifrenaria
- Vitellina Bifrenaria
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- Maxillaria barbata Knowles & Westc. [unknown]
- Maxillaria vitellina Lindl. [unknown]
- Adipe vitellina (Lindl.) M.Wolff [unknown]
- Stenocoryne vitellina (Lindl.) Kraenzl. [unknown]
Description
Bifrenaria vitellina (also called 'Vitelline Bifrenaria', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It is found in grassland and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bifrenaria vitellina is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a houseplant to purify the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bifrenaria vitellina has white and yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have thin, pale green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bifrenaria vitellina 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 vitellina
Bifrenaria vitellina is native to Venezuela.
Bifrenaria vitellina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bifrenaria vitellina?
Bifrenaria vitellina
What is the common name of Bifrenaria vitellina?
Vitelline Bifrenaria
What type of plant is Bifrenaria vitellina?
Orchid
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-22100: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.