Bifrenaria wittigii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wittigii
ID:
341476
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Hoehne
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brasílica 10(12, 7): 30 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340808
Common Names
- Bifrenaria wittigii
- Wittig's Bifrenaria
- Purple Orchid
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- Lycaste wittigii Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Cydoniorchis wittigii (Rchb.f.) Senghas [unknown]
Description
Bifrenaria wittigii (also called 'Wittig's 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 wittigii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bifrenaria wittigii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Bifrenaria wittigii can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. Cultivation is best done in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is hardy to about -10°C.
Where to Find Bifrenaria wittigii
Bifrenaria wittigii is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Bifrenaria wittigii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bifrenaria wittigii?
Bifrenaria wittigii
What is the common name of Bifrenaria wittigii?
Wittig's Bifrenaria
What type of plant is Bifrenaria wittigii?
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-22103: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Frederico Carlos Hoehne (1882-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoehne' in the authors string.