Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
syme-morrisii
ID:
378851

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 57: 122 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378183



Common Names

  • Syme-Morrisii Brachionidium
  • Syme-Morris Brachionidium
  • Syme-Morrisii Brachionid


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Description

Brachionidium syme-morrisii (also called Syme-Morris' 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 syme-morrisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachionidium syme-morrisii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings are small and slender, with a few leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachionidium syme-morrisii can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in organically rich, acidic soils with a pH of 5.5-6.5. It is also tolerant of wet soils.

Where to Find Brachionidium syme-morrisii

Brachionidium syme-morrisii is native to Central and South America and can be found in parts of Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia.

Brachionidium syme-morrisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachionidium syme-morrisii?

Brachionidium syme-morrisii

What is the common name of Brachionidium syme-morrisii?

Syme-Morris's Brachionidium

What is the natural habitat of Brachionidium syme-morrisii?

Brachionidium syme-morrisii 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,

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