Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 41: 850 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386273
Common Names
- Brachystele Waldemarii
- Waldemarii Brachystele
- Brachystele Waldemarii Flower
Description
Brachystele waldemarii (also called Waldemar's brachystele, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 10 cm tall. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Brachystele waldemarii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brachystele waldemarii has yellow flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black and round with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachystele waldemarii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Brachystele waldemarii
Brachystele waldemarii can be found in the mountains of Turkey.
Brachystele waldemarii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachystele waldemarii?
Brachystele waldemarii
What is the family of Brachystele waldemarii?
Boraginaceae
What is the habitat of Brachystele waldemarii?
Rocky slopes and dry meadows
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,