Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
furfuraceum
ID:
377479

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 57: 56 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376811



Common Names

  • Brachionidium furfuraceum
  • Furry Brachionidium
  • Furry-leaved Brachionidium


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Description

Brachionidium furfuraceum (also called Furry Brachionidium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India and Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers and slender, green leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brachionidium furfuraceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Brachionidium furfuraceum are small, white and have four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachionidium furfuraceum is a small, epiphytic orchid that grows up to 8 inches tall. It is native to tropical Central and South America and is found in humid forests. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is by division. The plant should be divided in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Brachionidium furfuraceum

Brachionidium furfuraceum is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the continent.

Brachionidium furfuraceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachionidium furfuraceum?

Brachionidium furfuraceum

What is the common name of Brachionidium furfuraceum?

Furry Brachionidium

What is the family of Brachionidium furfuraceum?

Orchidaceae

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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