Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
guayanensis
ID:
385681

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 37(2): 373 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385013



Common Names

  • Guayanensis Brachystele
  • Guayanensis False Foxglove
  • Guayanensis Brazilian False Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Spiranthes aguacatensis Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes brenesii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes hostmannii Rchb.f. ex Griseb. [unknown]
  • Brachystele aguacatensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Brachystele brenesii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Goodyera guayanensis Lindl. [unknown]
  • Gyrostachys aguacatensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gyrostachys hostmannii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Spiranthes guyanensis (Lindl.) Cogn. [unknown]
  • Goodyera guyanensis Lindl. [deprecated]

Description

Brachystele guayanensis (also called Guayana Brachystele, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to the Guayana region of South America and is found in wet, humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brachystele guayanensis is used as an ornamental plant, for culinary purposes, and for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachystele guayanensis has white flowers with five petals and a short, broad calyx. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have linear leaves with a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachystele guayanensis is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Brachystele guayanensis

Brachystele guayanensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Brachystele guayanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachystele guayanensis?

Brachystele guayanensis

What is the common name of Brachystele guayanensis?

Guayanan Brachystele

What is the family of Brachystele guayanensis?

Orchidaceae

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-23906: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.