Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
loxense
ID:
378011

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 57: 76 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377343



Common Names

  • Brachionidium loxense
  • Loxense Brachionidium
  • Loxense Acacia


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Description

Brachionidium loxense (also called Loxense Brachionidium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and is found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brachionidium loxense is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used to make paper, as a dye, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachionidium loxense is a small, yellow, fluffy ball, about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachionidium loxense can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Brachionidium loxense

Brachionidium loxense is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Brachionidium loxense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachionidium loxense?

Brachionidium loxense

What is the common name of Brachionidium loxense?

Loxense Brachionidium

What is the family of Brachionidium loxense?

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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