Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
muscosum
ID:
378127

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & R.Vásquez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 55: 176 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377459



Common Names

  • Brachionidium
  • Mossy Orchid
  • Mossy Spider Orchid


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Description

Brachionidium muscosum (also called Muscous Brachionidium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to tropical America and is found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brachionidium muscosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachionidium muscosum has small, white, star-shaped flowers that appear in spring and summer. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachionidium muscosum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Brachionidium muscosum

Brachionidium muscosum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in moist places, such as near streams, ponds, and marshes.

Brachionidium muscosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachionidium muscosum?

Brachionidium muscosum

What is the common name of Brachionidium muscosum?

Muscosum Brachionidium

What is the family of Brachionidium muscosum?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-23742: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.