Brachionidium vasquezii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vasquezii
ID:
378982
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 55: 177 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378314
Common Names
- Brachionidium vasquezii
- Vasquez's Orchid
- Vasquez's Brachionidium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brachionidium vasquezii (also called Brachionidium spathulatum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It grows in montane cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Brachionidium vasquezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachionidium vasquezii is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single spikelet per stem. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, green, grass-like plants.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brachionidium vasquezii is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Brachionidium vasquezii
Brachionidium vasquezii can be found in Costa Rica.
Brachionidium vasquezii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachionidium vasquezii?
Brachionidium vasquezii
What type of plant is Brachionidium vasquezii?
It is an epiphytic orchid species.
Where is Brachionidium vasquezii 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-23770: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.