Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
puraceense
ID:
378389

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 57: 104 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377721



Common Names

  • Purace Waxweed
  • Purace Brachionidium
  • Brachionidium puraceense


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Description

Brachionidium puraceense (also called Puraceense Brachionidium, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Brachionidium puraceense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachionidium puraceense is small and yellow. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single yellow flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachionidium puraceense 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 puraceense

Brachionidium puraceense is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Brachionidium puraceense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachionidium puraceense?

Brachionidium puraceense

What is the common name of Brachionidium puraceense?

Purace Brachionidium

What is the natural habitat of Brachionidium puraceense?

Brachionidium puraceense is found in tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

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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