Brachystele tamayoana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tamayoana
ID:
792514
Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach., Rutk. & Mytnik
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 41: 472 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000791847
Common Names
- Tamayo's brachystele
- Tamayo brachystele
- Tamayo's brachystele flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brachystele tamayoana (also called false buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in open, disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Brachystele tamayoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments like fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachystele tamayoana is a pink spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, black berry that contains several seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brachystele tamayoana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in the spring or summer and rooting them in a moist medium. The seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination occurs. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Brachystele tamayoana
Brachystele tamayoana is native to the cloud forests of Peru.
Brachystele tamayoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachystele tamayoana?
Brachystele tamayoana
What is the common name of Brachystele tamayoana?
Tamayoan Brachystele
Where is Brachystele tamayoana native to?
South America
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-330412: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Piotr Rutkowski (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rutk.' in the authors string.
Joanna Mytnik-Ejsmont (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mytnik' in the authors string.