Status:
valid
Authors:
de Vogel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Blumea 28: 417 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387322
Common Names
- Densiflorum Bracisepalum
- Dense-flowered Bracisepalum
- Dense-flowered Wood-sorrel
Description
Bracisepalum densiflorum (also called Dense-flowered Bracisepalum, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is characterized by its small, linear leaves and its delicate, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bracisepalum densiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in the production of paper and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bracisepalum densiflorum is small, white and star-shaped. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bracisepalum densiflorum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist soils and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Bracisepalum densiflorum
Bracisepalum densiflorum can be found in Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Bracisepalum densiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bracisepalum densiflorum?
Bracisepalum densiflorum
What is the common name of Bracisepalum densiflorum?
Dense-flowered bracisepalum
What is the natural habitat of Bracisepalum densiflorum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests in Mexico and Central America
Species in the Bracisepalum genus
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,