Brachionidium stellare - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stellare
ID:
378818
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Hirtz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 57: 120 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378150
Common Names
- Brachionidium stellare
- Stellare Brachionidium
- Brachionidium Brachionidium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brachionidium stellare (also called Star-like Brachionidium, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has a single, star-shaped leaf and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests, often on trees and other plants.
Uses & Benefits
Brachionidium stellare is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating skin conditions and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachionidium stellare is a small, star-shaped yellowish-green spikelet, with a single spikelet per stem. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with thin, bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brachionidium stellare is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It is a slow-growing plant and can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Brachionidium stellare
Brachionidium stellare is native to Central and South America and can be found in parts of Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia.
Brachionidium stellare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachionidium stellare?
Brachionidium stellare
What is the common name of Brachionidium stellare?
Star Brachionidium
What is the natural habitat of Brachionidium stellare?
Brachionidium stellare is native to 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-23763: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Alexander C. Hirtz (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hirtz' in the authors string.