Brachionidium valerioi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
valerioi
ID:
378958
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames & C.Schweinf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Schedul. Orchid. 10: 53 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378290
Common Names
- Brachionidium valerioi
- Valerio's Brachionidium
- Brachionidium
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Brachionidium valerioi (also called Brachionidium valerioi, 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 valerioi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and also as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachionidium valerioi is yellow and tubular. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Brachionidium valerioi can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The plant should be dug up and divided into smaller clumps, then replanted.
Where to Find Brachionidium valerioi
Brachionidium valerioi can be found in Costa Rica.
Brachionidium valerioi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachionidium valerioi?
Brachionidium valerioi
What type of plant is Brachionidium valerioi?
It is an epiphytic orchid species.
Where is Brachionidium valerioi found?
It is found in Central and 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-23769: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.