Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
portillae
ID:
378323

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 1: 176 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377655



Common Names

  • Portillae Brachionidium
  • Portillae Orchid
  • Portillae Spider Orchid


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Description

Brachionidium portillae (also called Portilla's brachionidium, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid species found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has a single, thin, cylindrical pseudobulb, with two or three leathery, oblong leaves. The flowers are small, white and fragrant, with a yellow lip. It grows in humid, shady areas, often on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Brachionidium portillae is used as an ornamental plant and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellowish-green, with a long, thin stem. Seed: small, round, black. Seedlings: thin, long stems with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachionidium portillae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but prefers loam or sandy soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or fall.

Where to Find Brachionidium portillae

Brachionidium portillae can be found in Central and South America.

Brachionidium portillae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachionidium portillae?

Brachionidium portillae

What type of plant is Brachionidium portillae?

A fern

What is the natural habitat of Brachionidium portillae?

Tropical and subtropical 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,

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