Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
dressleri
ID:
376739

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 57: 40 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376071



Common Names

  • Brachionidium dressleri
  • Dressleri Brachionidium
  • Brachionidium Brachionidium


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Description

Brachionidium dressleri (also called Dressler's orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic perennial plant of the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical Central and South America and is found in moist forests and woodlands. It has thin, grass-like leaves and produces white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Brachionidium dressleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachionidium dressleri is a small, yellow-green flower with three petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling has a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachionidium dressleri is a small epiphytic orchid that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or tissue culture. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss.

Where to Find Brachionidium dressleri

Brachionidium dressleri is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Brachionidium dressleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachionidium dressleri?

Brachionidium dressleri

What is the family of Brachionidium dressleri?

Orchidaceae

Where is Brachionidium dressleri found?

Brachionidium dressleri is found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.

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,

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