Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
kuhniarum
ID:
377942

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 15: 157 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377274



Common Names

  • Kuhniarum Brachionidium
  • Brachionidium Kuhniarum
  • Kuhniarum Brachionidium Orchid


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Description

Brachionidium kuhniarum (also called Kuhn's brachionidium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves and white flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, and prefers humid, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brachionidium kuhniarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachionidium kuhniarum is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachionidium kuhniarum can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in early spring or late autumn. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Brachionidium kuhniarum

Brachionidium kuhniarum can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in Central and South America.

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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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