Brachionidium parvum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvum
ID:
378211
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 6: 307 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377543
Common Names
- Small Brachionidium
- Small-flowered Brachionidium
- Small-flowered Orchid
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- Brachionidium dussii Cogn. [unknown]
- Brachionidium sherringii parvum (Cogn.) Stehlé [unknown]
Description
Brachionidium parvum (also called Small 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 parvum is used as a source of food for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brachionidium parvum has small, white flowers and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brachionidium parvum 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 parvum
Brachionidium parvum is native to South America and can be found in wetland habitats in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Brachionidium parvum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachionidium parvum?
Brachionidium parvum
What is the common name of Brachionidium parvum?
Small Brachionidium
What type of plant is Brachionidium parvum?
Tropical epiphytic orchid
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-23746: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.