Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
imperiale
ID:
377759

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Hirtz ex Harling & L.Andersson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
in Fl. Ecuador 76: 97 2005

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377091



Common Names

  • Brachionidium Imperiale
  • Imperiale Brachionidium
  • Imperiale Brachionidium


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Description

Brachionidium imperiale (also called Imperial Brachionidium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist forests and along streams. It is an epiphytic orchid with yellow flowers and long, thin leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Brachionidium imperiale is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachionidium imperiale is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachionidium imperiale is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Brachionidium imperiale

Brachionidium imperiale is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is commonly found in moist forests and grasslands.

Brachionidium imperiale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachionidium imperiale?

Brachionidium imperiale

What is the common name of Brachionidium imperiale?

Imperial Brachionidium

What is the family of Brachionidium imperiale?

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,

References

Gunnar Harling (1920-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harling' in the authors string.
Lennart Andersson (1948-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Andersson' in the authors string.
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:305023-2: Based on the initial data import