Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cornu-nigricum
ID:
1335254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bogarín & Karremans

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 41: 921 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347708



Common Names

  • Brachionidium cornu-nigricum
  • Cornu-nigricum Brachionidium
  • Brachionidium cornu-nigricum


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Description

Brachionidium cornu-nigricum (also called 'Black Horned Brachionidium', among many other common names) is an orchid species native to Colombia. It is a small, terrestrial plant with up to five leaves and a maximum height of about 30 cm. It has green leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats in Colombia.

Uses & Benefits

Brachionidium cornu-nigricum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachionidium cornu-nigricum has small, yellow flowers with a white center and a yellowish-green ovary. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachionidium cornu-nigricum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil and keep the soil moist until germination. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings are established.

Where to Find Brachionidium cornu-nigricum

Brachionidium cornu-nigricum is native to Colombia and can be found in moist, forested areas.

Brachionidium cornu-nigricum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachionidium cornu-nigricum?

Brachionidium cornu-nigricum

What is the common name of Brachionidium cornu-nigricum?

Cornu-nigricum

What is the natural habitat of Brachionidium cornu-nigricum?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Brachionidium genus

Brachionidium condorense, Brachionidium deflexum, Brachionidium machupicchuense, Brachionidium alpestre, Brachionidium andreettae, Brachionidium arethusa, Brachionidium ballatrix, Brachionidium brachycladum, Brachionidium brevicaudatum, Brachionidium calypso, Brachionidium capillare, Brachionidium ciliolatum, Brachionidium cruziae, Brachionidium dalstroemii, Brachionidium dentatum, Brachionidium diaphanum, Brachionidium dodsonii, Brachionidium dressleri, Brachionidium ecuadorense, Brachionidium elegans, Brachionidium ephemerum, Brachionidium escobarii, Brachionidium filamentosum, Brachionidium folsomii, Brachionidium fornicatum, Brachionidium furfuraceum, Brachionidium galeatum, Brachionidium haberi, Brachionidium hirtzii, Brachionidium imperiale, Brachionidium ingramii, Brachionidium jesupiae, Brachionidium juliani, Brachionidium kuhniarum, Brachionidium lehmannii, Brachionidium longicaudatum, Brachionidium loxense, Brachionidium lucanoideum, Brachionidium meridense, Brachionidium minusculum, Brachionidium muscosum, Brachionidium neblinense, Brachionidium operosum, Brachionidium parvifolium, Brachionidium parvum, Brachionidium peltarion, Brachionidium phalangiferum, Brachionidium piuntzae, Brachionidium polypodium, Brachionidium portillae,

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

Diego Bogarín (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bogarín' in the authors string.
Adam P. Karremans (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karremans' in the authors string.