Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tuberculatum
ID:
378916

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Fol. Orchid. 8: 6 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378248



Common Names

  • Brachionidium tuberculatum
  • Tuberculate Brachionidium
  • Tuberculate Star-Flower


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Synonyms

  • Yolanda floribunda (Garay) Brieger [unknown]
  • Brachionidium concolor Lindl. [unknown]
  • Brachionidium floribundum Garay [unknown]
  • Brachionidium steyermarkii Foldats [unknown]
  • Brachionidium zunagense Luer & Hirtz [unknown]

Description

Brachionidium tuberculatum (also called Brachionidium tuberculatum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a small, terrestrial orchid with an upright habit and a single, erect, lanceolate leaf. It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brachionidium tuberculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachionidium tuberculatum is yellow and tubular. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachionidium tuberculatum is an epiphytic orchid native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. When propagating from division, divide the clumps of orchid into smaller sections and replant them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the divisions should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Brachionidium tuberculatum

Brachionidium tuberculatum is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Brachionidium tuberculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachionidium tuberculatum?

Brachionidium tuberculatum

What is the common name of Brachionidium tuberculatum?

Tuberculatum Brachionidium

What is the natural habitat of Brachionidium tuberculatum?

Brachionidium tuberculatum is native to the tropical rainforests of 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-23767: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.