Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
restrepioides
ID:
378464

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hoehne) Pabst

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Orchid. Bras. 1: 166 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377796



Common Names

  • Brachionidium restrepioides
  • Restrepioides Brachionidium
  • Restrepioides Brachionidium Plant


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Synonyms

  • Yolanda dungsii (Pabst) Brieger [unknown]
  • Yolanda restrepioides Hoehne [unknown]
  • Brachionidium dungsii Pabst [unknown]

Description

Brachionidium restrepioides (also called Restrepia-like brachionidium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Brachionidium restrepioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachionidium restrepioides has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. Its seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachionidium restrepioides is a small, epiphytic orchid found in tropical rain forests in Central and South America. It is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the clump or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and warm until germination occurs.

Where to Find Brachionidium restrepioides

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

Brachionidium restrepioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachionidium restrepioides?

Brachionidium restrepioides

What is the common name of Brachionidium restrepioides?

Restrepioid brachionidium

What is the natural habitat of Brachionidium restrepioides?

Brachionidium restrepioides is found in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-23756: Based on the initial data import
Frederico Carlos Hoehne (1882-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoehne' in the authors string.
Guido Frederico João Pabst (1914-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pabst' in the authors string.