Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
quatuor
ID:
808535

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becerra

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Arnaldoa 12: 57 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807869



Common Names

  • Brachionidium quatuor
  • Quatuor Brachionidium
  • Quatuor Star-Creeper


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Description

Brachionidium quatuor (also called Four-petal Brachionidium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. The flowers are white and bell-shaped. It is found in humid and shady areas, such as in the understory of tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brachionidium quatuor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, coughs, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachionidium quatuor has small, star-shaped, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachionidium quatuor is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy to USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sandy mix and lightly covered. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination occurs.

Where to Find Brachionidium quatuor

Brachionidium quatuor is native to Peru and can be found in the Amazonas region.

Brachionidium quatuor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachionidium quatuor?

Brachionidium quatuor

What is the common name of Brachionidium quatuor?

Quatuor Brachionidium

What is the natural habitat of Brachionidium quatuor?

Tropical 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-346109: Based on the initial data import
Edwin Becerra Gonzáles: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becerra' in the authors string.