Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
satyreum
ID:
378587

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 57: 112 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377919



Common Names

  • Brachionidium satyreum
  • Satyr Brachionidium
  • Satyr Orchid


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Description

Brachionidium satyreum (also called Satyr's Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical America, and is found in moist habitats such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brachionidium satyreum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachionidium satyreum is a small, white, star-shaped head. The seed is a small, dark brown, triangular nut. The seedlings are thin, grass-like, with a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachionidium satyreum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.

Where to Find Brachionidium satyreum

Brachionidium satyreum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Brachionidium satyreum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachionidium satyreum?

Brachionidium satyreum

What is the common name of Brachionidium satyreum?

Satyr Brachionidium

What is the habitat of Brachionidium satyreum?

It is found in open, dry woods, thickets, and roadsides

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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