Brachionidium elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
377046
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Hirtz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 37: 23 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376378
Common Names
- Brachionidium elegans
- Elegant Brachionidium
- Elegant Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brachionidium elegans (also called Elegant Brachionidium, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid native to tropical regions of the world. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Brachionidium elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and can be used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brachionidium elegans has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single round leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brachionidium elegans is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Brachionidium elegans
Brachionidium elegans is native to tropical regions of South America, specifically Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It can be found in the understory of the rainforest.
Brachionidium elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachionidium elegans?
Brachionidium elegans
What is the common name of Brachionidium elegans?
Elegant brachionidium
What type of plant is Brachionidium elegans?
Orchid
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-23720: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Alexander C. Hirtz (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hirtz' in the authors string.