Brachystele oxyanthos - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxyanthos
ID:
386305
Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 41: 846 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385637
Common Names
- Brachystele oxyanthos
- Oxyanthos Brachystele
- Oxyanthos Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brachystele oxyanthos (also called Orange-flowered Brachystele, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to the tropical forests of South America. It has a thin, green stem and its leaves are small and oval-shaped. It grows in moist, shady areas and can survive in high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Brachystele oxyanthos is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brachystele oxyanthos has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender and have a single, long leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brachystele oxyanthos is a species of orchid native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or division. The seed should be sown on a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix and kept moist. Provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Brachystele oxyanthos
Brachystele oxyanthos is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Brachystele oxyanthos FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachystele oxyanthos?
Brachystele oxyanthos
What is the common name of Brachystele oxyanthos?
Sharp-flowered Brachystele
What type of plant is Brachystele oxyanthos?
Orchid
Species in the Brachystele genus
Brachystele arechavaletae, Brachystele bicrinita, Brachystele bracteosa, Brachystele burkartii, Brachystele camporum, Brachystele chlorops, Brachystele cyclochila, Brachystele delicatula, Brachystele dilatata, Brachystele guayanensis, Brachystele luzmariana, Brachystele maasii, Brachystele oxyanthos, Brachystele pappulosa, Brachystele scabrilingua, Brachystele subfiliformis, Brachystele unilateralis, Brachystele waldemarii, Brachystele widgrenii, Brachystele tamayoana, Brachystele icmadophila,
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-23917: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.