Brachionidium operosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
operosum
ID:
378174
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Hirtz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 57: 86 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377506
Common Names
- Brachionidium
- Operose Orchid
- Operose Spider Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brachionidium operosum (also called Orange-spotted Bladderwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has a thin, creeping stem and grows to a height of 10-20 cm. Its leaves are simple and arranged in a rosette. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and damp forests.
Uses & Benefits
Brachionidium operosum is used as a source of food for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brachionidium operosum has small, yellow-green flowers, small seeds and seedlings that are usually 1-2 cm long.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brachionidium operosum is a small, perennial herb native to South America. It grows to a height of 10-20 cm and has small, yellow flowers. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-draining soil. Division should be done in the spring or summer and the divided plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Brachionidium operosum
Brachionidium operosum is native to Colombia.
Brachionidium operosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachionidium operosum?
Brachionidium operosum
What is the common name of Brachionidium operosum?
Operose brachionidium
What is the natural habitat of Brachionidium operosum?
Tropical moist lowland forests
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-23744: Based on the initial data import
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.